Okay, but show me talent under a microscope. Measure it. It's kind of like porn. Hard to define, but you know it when you see it?
So what is talent? I went with this: "Here's my punk ass hypothesis: You get eight copies of the gene for dexterity, plus a guitar, LSD, and some free time, and you get to be Hendrix. Kind of like cystic fibrosis, but with less coughing and more electric ladyland."
Now, see, that's a great couple of sentences. That's a FUCKING GIFT.
Or, I practiced for ten thousand hours to deliver those two sentences to you, ala Gladwell.
-t, can you share pictures of your kitchen sometime?
Sure! Uh, next time it's sufficiently tidy, which it is not today.
Okay, but show me talent under a microscope. Measure it. It's kind of like porn. Hard to define, but you know it when you see it?
Sure. Like beauty. You can give me all of the symmetry and ratios you want, but there's something ineffable. But still, like you say -- there's got to be a combination of innate things including ability and desire.
Skipping way-too-much-and-a-Thanksgiving because, according to the Buffista Calendar, today is Daisy Jane's birthday.
Happy birthday, DJ! With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year!
there's got to be a combination of innate things including ability and desire
Like creativity and curiosity, for instance. There are a lot of people who can be taught to write a perfectly good essay, or even a novel. There are not a lot of people who are going to come with ideas for them the way, say, Neil Gaiman does.
Happy Birthday, Daisy Jane!! Such a pleasure to finally meet her, her hubby, and her pups this weekend.
Many happy returns, Daisy Jane!
Well, I know as a music teacher I believe that anyone can be taught to play or sing. But without a doubt it is easier for some people than for others. Aptitute? Talent? There certainly is a large amount of work, drive, and luck that plays into whether or not someone succeeds in music.
Can you be taught to be creative?
