Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes That I know personally? What comes off the top of my head is that I envy the musical talent of my son. He's a natural. He can pick up nearly anything and in a short while be able to play it. I also knew very well one other person with the same gift about thirty years ago. He's been in several music magazines. It's really a gift, and I missed out on it.
Originally Posted By Ursula I'm sure there are a lot I am not even thinking of, but I will say my runner, Ryan. He is a composer and can sit down at one of the Steinways on our scoring stage and just play something that he makes up as he goes without doing that stopping and starting and saying, "uh, wait..." And he was mistaken for Alan Menken one day. A session had finished, so he was playing around on the piano. A member of Mr. Menken's executive entourage heard Ryan and assumed it was Alan playing. And then interviewed him for possible future work.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I envy my mom and Kar2oonman's ability to write. I have so much to say but I'm just not as articulate, funny or whimsical as they are. I envy their talent.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 My close friend Tina who taught herself how to play the piano at concert level. She could travel and make a great living at it but is held back by OCD.
Originally Posted By lilgoofymom I cannot say envy, but I very much admire our Pastor's daughter's musical ability with the piano. She can play just about anything she hears without having to have musical notes to go by. A lot of the time she plays, she is not even looking at the piano. She is an absolute beauty too. I also admire my daughter's ability to draw. Just about anything she sees, she can draw. I have trouble drawing a "stick" figure. I guess she got that talent from her dad's side of the family.
Originally Posted By lilgoofymom LPFan, Our pastor's daughter has OCD as well. It is very sad to see someone held back by that. Especially someone as talented as they are.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon I can't point to any one specific person but I so admire the abilities of others' artistic and musical talents. I can't draw. Like lilgoofymom, I have trouble with stick figures. A kindergartener could draw one better. So I totally am amazed by people who can draw and paint well. Or design or decorate. I can't visualize things like that in my head. I can't sing or play an instrument. Believe me, you'd beg for earplugs if you had to hear me. I save it for immediate family. Those lucky ducks! :0) Don't know if I could bang out chopsticks on a piano but so love to listen to others.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Like others here, the person whose talent I most wish I had is a pianist. He's the pianist for our church, and he's an absolutely astonishing musician. Not only does he play like a dream, but he has composed some really beautiful stuff as well.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I would like to have the speaking ability of a man named Haddon Robinson.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I would love to have the magical feet of Linda Sohl-Ellison, tap dancer extrordinaire!
Originally Posted By Big Thunder for someone I know... a past co-worker named Paul J. he was an excellent public speaker, had great charisma, and an ability to make anybody feel good. For people I don't know personally but admire their talent, many many musicians, particularly guitar players.
