..is to do what u want to do, and screw what others think about you. That's how famous artists (not sell-outs) make it to the top - they stick to their guns, even though it might create controversy. Americans seem to love and respect strong independant people.
The fact of the matter is, you can't please everyone - and you'll drive yourself crazy if u think u can. So, don't worry about other people's hang-ups.. that's their issue.
~You can please some people some times, but you can't please everyone all the time~