tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20158265.post4472307169774305204..comments2023-06-17T05:28:51.143-07:00Comments on The Almost True Blog: Rob Stennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500222906386744892noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20158265.post-40960362951269801262009-04-18T14:37:00.000-07:002009-04-18T14:37:00.000-07:00John, that quote is amazing. Couldn't agree more.John, that quote is amazing. Couldn't agree more.Rob Stennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500222906386744892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20158265.post-4876213723083687522009-04-18T10:01:00.000-07:002009-04-18T10:01:00.000-07:00Saw this today and thought about you:
"It is not ...Saw this today and thought about you:<br /><br />"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy course; who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat."<br /><br />-THEODORE ROOSEVELTmy3kidsdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162206251980635473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20158265.post-51049320506730510992009-04-16T13:24:00.000-07:002009-04-16T13:24:00.000-07:00If one or two changes to a literary work would tra...If one or two changes to a literary work would transform it from mediocre to sensational, then the criticism would be worth its weight in gold. You could take that all the way to the bank and thank them for their generous free gift. However, if it is just a matter of preference and has no transforming power, who cares? For those people, companies have created video games and movies with "optional"endings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407266315985106744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20158265.post-871556105713146162009-04-14T17:59:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:59:00.000-07:00Here's the thing Rob: you are an artist and it's ...Here's the thing Rob: you are an artist and it's your nature to be sensitive to criticism, constructive or not. I know, I'm a singer with New Life Choir and I have the same nature. Here's what I TRY to do (notice the emphasis): I create with a desire to do my very best. I always have that mindset. Then the Spirit takes what I offer and turns it into something amazing that I can't hope to do on my own. How amazing is that? As for the addition of Thomas, I think it adds fresh perspective and gives the audience a new way to view the story. I've seen the Thorn a few times now and I appreciate seeing a new show every year. Who could ask for more?ANGIE LEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930067701510996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20158265.post-55534414499568556342009-04-14T17:43:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:43:00.000-07:00My favorite saying in situations like this is "Whe...My favorite saying in situations like this is "Where were you when the page was blank?" It is easy to criticize but creating something good from nothing, that takes a God moment. Most people know what they like after they see it, but rarely do people know how to create what they like or are willing to do it. Keep up the good work, Rob. My other favorite saying: A friend of mine directed community theater and got upset with one of the actors and jokingly stated "You will never work for free in this town again!"my3kidsdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162206251980635473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20158265.post-69385768686805262072009-04-14T17:27:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:27:00.000-07:00good start.
if it be any "comfort," my dad said he...good start.<br />if it be any "comfort," my dad said he saw Thorn in colorado and he actually appreciated that Thomas was chosen as the new narrator. he said it was a different perspective and while Thomas is often brushed off as the "doubting" guy- maybe there's something we're missing about him. <br /><br />i went and saw Thorn in SC. of course i still love the John narrator...you all did an amazing job.<br /><br />but you're right, you're always going to have critics- yet- if someone IS criticizing, for better or worse, they're noticing you...and that's also what makes art such a fantastic thing. it's a constant back and forth b/t people.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880856144533933894noreply@blogger.com