And then there are the people who admire your hand knit lace shawl and demand you knit them a sweater or an afghan and think they’re doing you a favor by letting you have a reason to justify your hobby.
My husband complains about this all the time, too. “All this education, etc. and they want me to play for free!” If it’s any consolation, it happens to other professionals, too — see For Better or For Worse of a day or two ago. John is asked for a free dental opinion. Doctors and lawyers get it, too.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 7 years ago
So, I take it Paul won’t be having a trombone player performing at his birthday party. There at least one way that’s sad. At least one.
ScottyMC Premium Member over 7 years ago
Just think of the exposure he’ll get working on your toilet!
amaryllis2 Premium Member over 7 years ago
And then there are the people who admire your hand knit lace shawl and demand you knit them a sweater or an afghan and think they’re doing you a favor by letting you have a reason to justify your hobby.
amaryllis2 Premium Member over 7 years ago
p.s. Sorry you got stuck with one of those, Lennie, and thank you for getting the word out on behalf of musicians everywhere.
Teto85 Premium Member over 7 years ago
Cartoon boy is getting cranky.
BlueIris Premium Member over 7 years ago
My husband complains about this all the time, too. “All this education, etc. and they want me to play for free!” If it’s any consolation, it happens to other professionals, too — see For Better or For Worse of a day or two ago. John is asked for a free dental opinion. Doctors and lawyers get it, too.