tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post7063421793572253935..comments2024-01-29T06:21:11.353+00:00Comments on Sarah Duncan's Blog: X is for XFactor - the Magic IngredientSarah Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12530089356370140344noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-63412458583895189632012-01-07T23:54:44.483+00:002012-01-07T23:54:44.483+00:00This is such a wonderful post!
It is so tempting ...This is such a wonderful post!<br /><br />It is so tempting to give in to the idea that people who are great at what they do are just naturally talented. Even more tempting is the follow-up thought: I'm not that talented, so I probably won't be as good...<br />What rubbish! Talented people work hard. That is why they are talented. Nigel Kennedy may have had some natural ability at playing the violin, but I bet it wouldn't have counted for much without all the hours of practice.<br />We all need these regular reminders to stick at what we do. Thank you!Jennifer Mackerrashttp://activateyou.posterous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-6480188975311879372012-01-07T15:29:01.097+00:002012-01-07T15:29:01.097+00:00I so agree... But you'll never know if you'...I so agree... But you'll never know if you're talented or not if you don't put the hours in! What we need is butt glue!Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-70593046604412122322012-01-07T14:11:15.248+00:002012-01-07T14:11:15.248+00:00Yes, it was the RAH one. As Kath says, simply amaz...Yes, it was the RAH one. As Kath says, simply amazing. <br /><br />Phil, flattery always goes down well...<br /><br />Penny, glad you've now seen the voice & form post, hope that's OK. Dogs have to be patted, not so sure about staring at birds. <br /><br />Thanks Emma!Sarah Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530089356370140344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-75111966718843329852012-01-07T13:32:31.097+00:002012-01-07T13:32:31.097+00:00I adore that Adele concert too. I got the DVD as a...I adore that Adele concert too. I got the DVD as a Christmas present. But I love the way you link Adele's amazing talent to advice on writing. So helpful!Emma Lee-Potterhttp://housewithnoname.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-59475179390307496652012-01-07T10:21:06.197+00:002012-01-07T10:21:06.197+00:00Oh, you already have written about Voice. Duh!Oh, you already have written about Voice. Duh!penny simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443187480937602100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-3478340186785539572012-01-07T01:30:27.638+00:002012-01-07T01:30:27.638+00:00We all spend too much time wondering if we've ...We all spend too much time wondering if we've got the talent or moaning that we haven't, when if we put in a lot more perspiration we might find out! And yes, Penny, I am talking to you!<br /><br />Sarah - Happy New Year - could you expand in a future post on matching voice to writing. I get what you're saying, but more would be good. <br /><br />Must go: dogs to pat, birds to stare out of the window at, reviews to post on Amazon,...anything but write!penny simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443187480937602100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-58465119637691856432012-01-06T22:11:45.012+00:002012-01-06T22:11:45.012+00:00Nice post. I think I saw the same programme. BBC2,...Nice post. I think I saw the same programme. BBC2, Adele live at the Royal Albert Hall?<br /><br />A voice with personality, I described it as. <br /><br />Strength, talent and, I'm guessing, with some training or a proclivity to learn. And from what she was saying, it's been a hard slog to the dizzy heights. <br /><br />Let's skip the debate about whether opera singers are too highly trained to master spontaneity but I guess you could add the willingness to learn from others, whether formally or informally to your short-list.<br /><br />But isn't that why we're reading your excellent blog, Sarah?Philip C Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506199502085466202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-7523440016001234472012-01-06T19:21:34.123+00:002012-01-06T19:21:34.123+00:00Oh yes, talent is nothing without application.
I...Oh yes, talent is nothing without application. <br /><br />I loved that Adele concert too. She is simply amazing.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.com