I agree with most of what you say. My take is slightly different though. Be all you can be is a good philosophy. HOWEVER in todays world this philosophy has been twisted to read more like mediocracy rules as anybody regardless of talent can be a pro singer and standards have dropped because of it. Too many people with too little talent have wanted the "easy life" of being a singer. In reality it is far from easy as only a very few have the voice, experience, determination, stamina, personality, and backbone to achieve such a life. Some vocal coaches plus shows like AI just pepetuate and encourage this mediocracy. In this new politically correct world people cannot be told to give up because they suck. INSTEAD THEY ARE PUT ON TV TO BE LAUGHED AT BY SOME OR IDOLIZED BY OTHERS (GULLABLE PEOPLE WITH BRAINS THE SIZE OF A WALNUT.)

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