Re: (Video) Toby Walker at Convent Garden

Alan Thompson wrote:

kalvan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

On Dec 10, 7:55 pm, alcth...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Alan Thompson)
wrote:

... The fact that Toby is not bending
to match people's expectations for tips is inspiring as an artist and an
athlete.

You don't think that it is a little sad and embarrassing that Gatto, the
World's Greatest Juggler, has to dress up in a shiny shirt and wear
sparkles on his face to be paid for his skill? Whats worse is he is so
willing to do it just to get some extra money, clearly motivated by
money.


Normally I do not reply to these discussions, but I have to
congratulate you on possibly the stupidest post I've read here.
You know absolutely nothing about entertainment.

Jack.





Well, at least I,m not Jack Kalvan. I think you have successfully proven,
over and over again, that experience does not make someone a good
performer. How many years have you been performing anyway? 10+?

Yet you are still performing that same tired act that barely got you an
obligatory applause the first time. I think I would be more willing to
accept this criticism from someone who ,within seconds of being on stage
,did not give me the sudden urge to aimlessly check my cell phone.

The fact that you are even implying that you have an expertise in
entertainment is maybe the first funny thing you have ever said. How many
times do you have to hear someone laugh before you recognize that is it
out of genuine pity?

-Alan-

Alan,

These comments are not welcome here. Just because rec.juggling in not
moderated does not mean that as a community we should allow mean spirited
behavior like this. I would strongly suggest that you simply post an
apology and attribute your hastily written words to the booze.

Jack knows his own business, and does just fine as a professional
entertainer, as well as being quite an accomplished juggler. I would not
hesitate to recommend him to any potential client or producer.

Steven Ragatz

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