As recently as 2001 I could still read sheet music at what I would classify
as an “advanced” level, in that I could sight read nearly anything put in front
of me. I’m not saying I could play it, but I could read it.
My teacher used to say things like, “how did you know there were 32 trills
there in that measure?” and “how is it possible you haven’t seen this before?”
These worlds were closely followed by, “dammit, do you ever practice?” and
“if you could play for more than 20 minutes you’d be better than Christ as a
trumpeter.”
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I usually responded with the, “sorry, my endurance is down…It’s the
weather” choice.
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In homage to the great Bruce Campbell..
I present the greatest TV Partnership of the 1990’s.
Amanda Wickwire: What’s your name?
Brisco County Jr.: Brisco County.
Amanda Wickwire: Is that where you’re from?
Brisco County Jr.: No, that’s who I am.