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Even the greats have their detractors as well as their admirers

Posted by:	PlayWiz 07:20 pm EST 12/07/13
In reply to:	no - SQ 05:19 pm EST 12/07/13

I once complimented a colleague in a college musical during rehearsals, saying that she sounded like Julie Andrews. She paused, and then said "I can't stand Julie Andrews". I meant well! :) All through history there have been greats and not-so-greats who have been despised and and also have been overpraised. Even in the song "Hurray for Hollywood" where it says "where you're terrific if you're even good". It comes with the territory if you put yourself out there. Maria Callas and Joan Sutherland both enchanted and infuriated people with their voices. But as a voice teacher of mine said years ago, "When you get up on the stage, different people are going to like you or criticize you. Even the greatest artists. But if you don't get up on the stage, you're just going to remain part of the audience. So take the stage if you so desire, but be aware of the risks and the absolute certainty that not everyone is going to like you."

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