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Originally Posted by Alex Yates  She has been one of my greatest influences as well Michael. I am happy for your experiences over the past ten days. I bet inspiration was kicked up to a new level, eh? I was able to spend some time with Barbara last year at ITG and it was great seeing her again. Just that small interaction reignited some of my old fire. (her and Charlie can have that affect on people  ) I hope to cross paths with Charlie again soon as well. They both had an incredible influence on me.
At the 2000 ITG I was lucky enough to have about 15 minutes alone sharing conversation with "the retired old trumpeter". I will never forget it. He is such a character and I enjoyed every second of it. |
I am still floating. As we parted, Barbara said she was awfully proud of me and all that I have been doing, and that just pierced me to the heart, that's the best compliment I have ever received and the one that has meant the most. I mean, people come by and say, you sound good, etc., and you say, gee, thanks, but it doesn't mean that much because you know when you're on and when you're not. But Barabara saying something like that, wow, it makes you feel like your life isn't a waste. You know what I mean?
Michael McLaughlin
The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.
Friedrich Nietzsche