Friday, June 02, 2006
Sold your guitar and bought a car
From The Polysyllabic Spree, by Nick Hornby:
Years and years ago, I read a great interview with Jam and Lewis, the R&B producers, in which they described what it was like to be members of Prince's band. They'd sit down, and Prince would tell them what he wanted them to play, and they'd explain that they couldn't--they were quick enough, or good enough. And Prince would push them and push them until they mastered it, and then, just when they were feeling pleased with themselves for accomplishing something they didn't know they had the capacity for, he'd tell them the dance steps he needed to accompany the music.
That's what I want to be like, whenever I'm in a position to offer leadership and guidance in an artistic capacity, as a director, Artistic Director, Managing Director, mentor, beta, or whatever.
2 Comments:
Just as a little encouragement Pita, I definately see you striving to be like this! Even from working with you on simple church productions, you never settled for less than best...and you always pushed us to work harder!!!!
Keep pushing...I think that everyone needs those people in their lives that drive them to be the best they can be! From a teaching perspective, I really see the value of pushing people far beyond their comfort zone!! Given these expectations, accompanied by the love and grace that brings security, I believe that individuals will excel. What a challenge it is to create the perfect environment in which people feel safe enough to make mistakes and driven enough to press on!
Wise words, Nadine! You're growing up! You will make a great teacher (but we already knew that!).
Mrs. A.
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