From: Salonen@aol.com
Subject: Re: Critics
Date: 2/21/2002 1:27:37 PM
To: jlmicek@mindspring.com
seance@lists.no-fi.com


In a message dated 2/21/02 1:14:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
jlmicek@mindspring.com writes:


> Does that contempt stretch to include Seancers who also make part of their 
> living as rock critics, and who generally try to be fair and
> conscientious in their views and writing (and are therefore able to support 
> their families from said work)?
> I'd urge my fellow stone-throwers to get their own glass houses in order 
> before they begin flexing their arm muscles.
> 
> 
> 

No arm flexing here - I just thought it was a funny quote. Perhaps I should 
have added that as I read the quote, I was encouraging ALL of my students to 
be their own critics, and not to just rely on other people's opinions when 
looking at art. Of course I meant no offense to anyone making a living as a 
critic and yes, we're ALL critics at one time or another. Who doesn't 
criticize a book, a movie, a play, etc. after they've seen it?  Hey - I'll be 
the first to admit I wouldn't have a clue as to how to be a professional 
critic, but it can sometimes be a controversial position to be in, hence the 
quote. Sorry if I offended anyone, I just thought it was an amusing quote 
that can sometimes ring true of some critics, sometimes. I should have 
clarified my statement. Apologies.

Denise