I reworked Love letter #1 and turned it into this. This was what I was going to read, but after three lines I froze. I froze and stood their silent until the judge said “time,” about five times. So I stood there for 3 minutes. Wow. That was a bit embarrassing, but it was actually great. I got off that stage and got about 20 hugs and everyone clapped. I also feel like I still accomplished something cool, and now I have a great story, and I met allot of amazing and very supportive artists. So my next reading is April 28th. I know I can do it and have my paper before me if I need it, but I do not think I will. So that went well, depending on how you look at it. I think it was probably more painful for the people watching then for me. So there you go, I am a performance artist. Sort of.
BGeneric 
Bravo! Wonderful recital, lovely voice.
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Thank you :)
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… and a good one.
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Thank you :)
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You do have a beautiful voice, a Lauren Bacall voice…
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ahh Thank you :D
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:-) nothing like stage fright! A beautiful poem! Good for you that your going to give it another go!
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Thank you, next time will be better :)
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Like you say, it’s a great story to tell. But now you know what it’s like to be up there… you’ll be ready for it next time. Your reading was gorgeous – you have a great voice.
I’ve never read my work in front of people but I do speak in public a lot… I think the only thing you have to remember is not to rush it once you’re up there (even writing ‘breath’ in between some of the lines can be a big help!).
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Ahh Thank you, and I will remember that. Next time I will be ready and next time is in 9 days. :D
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I’m so glad you read it for us! It is a beautiful poem, read with perfect pace and in a captivating voice.
You are no ‘Betty Generic.’ You are YOU and have so much to offer. We know it, I hope you know it and soon your live audiences will know it. With love and total understanding from Ireland, jx
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Thank you Jean, I appreciate hearing that support. Thank you :D
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Good voice :-)
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Thank you :)
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Welcome :-)
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Excellent reading, you did great just by standing up and doing your reading. I’m sure you will get better and better the more you do it.
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Thank you :)
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Perhaps bring a copy of this great recording and stand there silently smiling as it plays while you are on the stage. Now that would be cool…
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Thank you, but I can do it. I’ll be ready next time. :)
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