Never Apologize (while performing on stage)

Although there are many occasions in ordinary life where it is appropriate and necessary to apologize for social errors and oversights, you should NEVER apologize when you are on stage.  NEVER apologize on stage.

The reason is simple. Most people are absolutely unaware what you are talking about, or what you are referring to, so why call this problem to their attention?  The people that ARE aware, are probably manifestly aware, and do not need to be reminded of your own errors and their own bitterly astute insights.   So, even if you absolutely bomb a performance and play your instrument like a wino operating a garbage disposal, take a bow and pretend that you just unveiled the cure for cancer and at the same time discovered an absolutely flawless diamond in your carry on bag.



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William Schaeffer