| I just find it almost comforting...and grounding...that even the greats have an off day or moment. It reminds us we are "all" humans and can simply not have it right then. Everybody...I mean "everybody" has had these moments. I think we can all use that notion to get past the times it happens to us - individually. Wow...to consider our heros admitting or experiencing humanity?? If it can happen to them... maybe it's not so bad for the rest of us. They are still our heros....
To take it to an extreme... I worked with a very fine player (instrument does not matter, as I'm keeping this generic) who consistently played well across a variety of genres and settings. One particular night, out of the blue, this player frapped a very exposed moment. Still, with much more playing to follow, they were able to get through the rest of the exposed section flawlessly. To suck it up and get through the rest of it - to me - showed great character. Now, they felt horrible after the fact. The kicker? They got fired from future contracts. I know, you are supposed to be at your best at these moments. However, it would seem a history of excellence might be weighed against "one", or even a few, moments. Which....I think is Nick's point.
That was my consolation to this person. One moment does not (or perhaps, "should" not) erase a lifetime of excellence.
We aren't defined by one moment...but by a lifetime of moments.
Last edited by wilcox96; 11-06-2006 at 03:52 PM.
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