tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post8639729657662260291..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: Rejection and American IdolPatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-27187273525346412222010-03-07T18:48:38.718-07:002010-03-07T18:48:38.718-07:00Criticism can either make us or break us, and we&#...Criticism can either make us or break us, and we're in control of both outcomes. How each of us reacts publicly is varied, but if you're passionate about something there will always be a tinge of pain. Our public reaction is no measure of our internal drive. Spirit sees what's inside.<br /><br />I love this post Patricia. I'm not an idol fan, but I like the way you've used idol to build a great story. Happy revision and gardening, Simon.Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-58005562934621413992010-03-06T15:04:58.048-07:002010-03-06T15:04:58.048-07:00Good point, Roz. It seems bizarre that judges and ...Good point, Roz. It seems bizarre that judges and directors would be so insecure that they'd need to shift the blame, but they're human. If we realize that, it can help us survive these experiences and go on to better things.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-70707596834049397012010-03-06T13:53:08.977-07:002010-03-06T13:53:08.977-07:00I'm interested in what you say about about cru...I'm interested in what you say about about cruel slapdowns. A friend of mine was down to the final two for a role in Sister Act in London's West End. Finally she didn't get it, and the selectors told her it was because her voice wasn't strong enough. She was so upset, even though she's a pro and has been through auditions before. <br /><br />What hurt her most was the comment about her voice - which she felt was unjust and cruel. If her voice wasn't strong, how did she get down to the final two out of 300 actresses? <br /><br />I've known this happen to other friends who have had near misses for jobs, book deals and prizes. The selectors feel bad about rejecting you - after stringing you along for so long - and try to make out it is your own fault. What they really can't say was 'it was 51/49, or 'we liked so-and-so a tiny bit more'. Truly deserved criticism, though, can usually be backed up - and usually no one has to be cruel about it. <br /><br />I've had a few nasty slapdowns in my time. I've learned that if they aren't backed up by actual evidence it's their problem, not mine.Roz Morris aka @Roz_Morris . Blog: Nail Your Novelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088813423467048081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-22182366907463215432010-03-06T13:00:50.668-07:002010-03-06T13:00:50.668-07:00Hi everyone -- I'm glad I'm not the only I...Hi everyone -- I'm glad I'm not the only Idol fan here. One tiny goof in my post became apparent when I read an article about Haeley in our newspaper this morning. Apparently she cannot audition for American Idol again because she made it as far as the top 24. Luckily, she has a world of options outside Idol World. I'm betting on her future success.<br /><br />Jemi -- I can only say that my skin got a lot tougher as I got older. I'd lick my wounds for a while, then put myself right back out there. Eventually my work got better and/or my luck changed. :)<br /><br />Niki -- I never thought about American Idol being available in NZ. I know a lot of countries have their own version, and I'd love to see some of them here. I also wish they'd do more of the World Idol shows like the one they did a few years ago when Kelly Clarkson participated -- I think it was the young man from Norway who won. That show was great!Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-73331408705333001172010-03-05T17:21:02.817-07:002010-03-05T17:21:02.817-07:00It's a tough show for sure. I thought Haeley w...It's a tough show for sure. I thought Haeley was beautiful and had a lovely voice. The pressure got to her, but it's obvious the girl has lots of talent. I'm sure she'll use this to grow and become even better.<br /><br />I'm still growing that requisite tough skin myself :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-83385609461395981902010-03-05T17:17:46.108-07:002010-03-05T17:17:46.108-07:00eek I will have to stop reading American Idol post...eek I will have to stop reading American Idol posts :o) Last night, here in NZ, they screened the twelve girls singing, I don't know who goes yet. The boys have their turn tonight. I miss Paula Abul, but think Ellen is great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-91105111918313421982010-03-05T13:39:21.178-07:002010-03-05T13:39:21.178-07:00I feel sad for some of the young singers that get ...I feel sad for some of the young singers that get voted off the show. I hope they gather the courage to keep going.<br /><br />annAnn Elle Altmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02192162600274764681noreply@blogger.com