Topic: THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK (Read 43645 times)

I may be spoiled, growing up, I read Walter Kerr every Sunday. The tone and attitude he took was that of a congenial venerable man-of-the-theatre who’d seen a lot and therefore had a lot of wisdom to impart. Every review seemed like a letter to the playwright, pointing out what was good –and why! – what was in need of improvement – and why. You never got the sense Kerr was angry about anything, and no playwright reading him would get angry either.

I may be quixotic, but my goal is to have 100% of my audience feel like they’ve had a wonderful time at the theatre. I don’t write these things for ME, but rather for the paying customers. If one has a quibble, no matter how minor, I want to hear about it; the hope being that I’ll learn from the criticism and do things better the next time. I don’t see how one can improve any other way.

Sure, I wish every critic had the patience and wisdom of Kerr, but you play the cards you’re given. And if that’s chat board posters younger than Swishy Sarah, it’s O.K.

Jane · « **Reply #319 on:** August 31, 2007, 05:38:27 PM »

DR Noel, you have a good attitude & I expect it makes it easier to handle criticism, even when you completely disagree.

François · « **Reply #320 on:** August 31, 2007, 05:40:45 PM »

Quote from: Noel on August 31, 2007, 05:35:00 PM

I may be spoiled, growing up, I read Walter Kerr every Sunday. The tone and attitude he took was that of a congenial venerable man-of-the-theatre who’d seen a lot and therefore had a lot of wisdom to impart. Every review seemed like a letter to the playwright, pointing out what was good –and why! – what was in need of improvement – and why. You never got the sense Kerr was angry about anything, and no playwright reading him would get angry either.

I may be quixotic, but my goal is to have 100% of my audience feel like they’ve had a wonderful time at the theatre. I don’t write these things for ME, but rather for the paying customers. If one has a quibble, no matter how minor, I want to hear about it; the hope being that I’ll learn from the criticism and do things better the next time. I don’t see how one can improve any other way.

Sure, I wish every critic had the patience and wisdom of Kerr, but you play the cards you’re given. And if that’s chat board posters younger than Swishy Sarah, it’s O.K.

Very well said!

The worst is INDIFFERENCE!

François · « **Reply #321 on:** August 31, 2007, 05:41:57 PM »

Quote from: Jane on August 31, 2007, 05:25:04 PM

I send Craig's landlord along when you do the hanging.

DR elmore would not have the b*lls to do it anyway!!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #322 on:** August 31, 2007, 05:50:40 PM »

Quote from: François on August 31, 2007, 05:41:57 PM

DR elmore would not have the b*lls to do it anyway!!

Speak for yourself, John.

Danise · « **Reply #323 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:07:50 PM »

Greetings to all!

This has been a really, really, really long week.

My machine arrived on Monday and while it is helping, it isn't exactly the cure all I had hoped it would be. I'm not tired during the day. I don't have to lay my head down on the lunch table and take a nap but when I get home and sit down, I'm gone.

I was rather hoping I would be able to make it past nine but now I can't make it past eight.

I'm trying to make the best of things. It might take me some time to adjust to it. I do feel very wonderful first thing in the morning instead of just wanting to crawl back into bed.

François · « **Reply #324 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:08:46 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 31, 2007, 05:50:40 PM

Speak for yourself, John.

No, no, no!

My name is François, not John! John's somebody else and he hardly posts here, busy hanging people!
François: it's French, you know, like François Miterrand, or François 1er, or François Truffaud, François Villon....

John would be Jean, like Jean Renoir, Jean Valjean, Jean ai marre!

Danise · « **Reply #325 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:13:46 PM »

I wanted to post before tomorrow because I will be breaking the computer down and storing it in the spare room until I get the living room painted.

My boss has very kindly offered to give me her single Postropedic (spelling?) bed since she is buying a newer model. I'm thrilled but also a little worried that I won't like it.

I'm used to sleeping in a double bed and the dogs like to sleep with me. There isn't going to be room for them (or maybe me!

) if this is a true single size.

I made arrangements with the guy who put in the doggie door to pick it up at her house and deliver it on Monday. I hope I will have all the painting done by then.

I am going to be so busy this weekend!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #326 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:16:36 PM »

Good to see you DR Danise.

Take care.

Take lots of breaks!

Jane · « **Reply #327 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:17:11 PM »

Hi Danise. I hope you like the single bed. If it helps you sleep more comfortably maybe it will be worth the size change.

Jane · « **Reply #328 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:19:12 PM »

It's a shame DR Jason isn't here to discuss the stages it takes for the breathing machine to make a bigger difference, not that waking up refreshed isn't a BIG difference.

Have a good weekend.

Danise · « **Reply #329 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:21:31 PM »

Thank you, DR TomovOZ. I love the picture DP Colin drew. I wish I had such talent.

Hi DR Jane. I'm hoping so. It has everything, including vibrate. It's a very expensive bed -- I could never afford to get one myself so I'm grateful but I feel ungrateful- because I'm unsure if I'll like it-if you know what I mean.

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