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I like being in the spotlight, but...

I'm not so sure that it's a good idea to put a professional, anal-retentive, perfectionistic musician into an amateur, community talent show setting. Said diva may self-destruct when in "dress rehearsal" new musicians are being added to ensembles, people are still trying to decide on their musical arrangement and the artistic director is undecided on the location for entrances and exits. My favorite moment was when I sat in the spotlight throughout the entirety of someone else's piece because the lighting crew couldn't figure out that the female voice, guitar and conga drums weren't actually coming from the piano.

In truth, the performers all have a tremendous amount of talent. I'm in awe at several of the acts. Sadly very few of these gifted musicians are skilled in professionalism on stage or in their preparation.

<sigh> I may be a diva, but working with the "little people" can be so trying.