I’ll spare you my other personal grievances about why it’s not my best rendition. (Of course, all the times I rehearsed this piece away from the camera were pretty dang good! Seriously. Ya’ll I’d really nailed this piece in rehearsals! Don’t you hate when that happens?)  Instead, I’ll focus on what I learned:

• Practice, Practice, Practice
• Break the walls around you and explore the space you have to create
• I’m still learning & getting used to my voice, my facial expressions and that’s OK.
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• I need to work on consistency. How can I evoke that same body quivering (transcendent!) feeling I had a few times while practicing this piece in class with others when it really matters and Every time I do this or any piece?
• There will always be environmental factors. Accept it.
• I still have yet to accept the concept of a ‘Rough Draft’.
• Almost Doesn’t Count
• The first words uttered are important to a strong deliverance.

In any event, and against my present judgment,  I have uploaded my rendition of Steve Martin’s Patter for the Floating Lady…. Constructive Feedback is Welcome…..Be Gentle.