ello, I started maya last year. Used the learning maya book. When I finished that I lost interest and stopped until a couple of months ago I started again and thanks to this site have really got interested in becoming as good as my ability(or lack of ) will allow. Entering the comps really gives you summat to aim for and keeps your interest (well mine anyway) going!! My best bits - this months robot comp, and I have a screwdriver in the finished work (exciting subject matter ey!!!)