I had a hard time last night convincing Push Push to publish her video. After all, it is her performance and she has to okay it. (Note to self: Ask for signature before start of recording!). Last night she was exhausted and utterly dissappointed by the reaction of the audience. “They’re Philistines! All of them!” she exclaimed.
When I showed her the film, she had to admit, that she was slightly out of time. She turned round and blamed me for this. Could you believe it? She had in fact practised with a totally different and very nice classical piece. It was me who made her change it at the last minute as her first choice was copyrighted. Note by Push Push: Never let anybody bully you into last minute changes!
She lamented that you get judged by the result, and the result only. The viewers have no idea how much time and hard work goes into practise, practise, practise. And worst are the critics. They sit on their silly red sofa and with one shake of their head they can knock your confidence for good.
I tried to console her. It wasn’t that bad at all… but judge for yourself.
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Hooray Push-Push. Bouquets and kisses!! Champagne in the dressing room. Tony
Thank you so much Tony. Push Push is delighted and would love to do an encore (if only Mouse would give back her tutu)
I thought it was lovely too and had no idea that an elephant could be so light on her feet. What do critics know…perhaps they should do a dance for Push Push and show her how it should be done?
No way… The critics only critique. They will never do! :)
Banish all fear I say. I recently faced one of mine. A coughing fit in the middle of a Pas de Deux, not just any old pas de whotsit either, it was La Sylphide at the Sydney Opera House. Now it just makes me laugh out loud. You rocked it Push Push, remember Einstein couldn’t get a job as a science teacher.
Thanks so much for your support :) But the tutu has dropped and at the moment it doesn’t look very promising for another ballerina job.
So you have to watch out for Push Push’s song