People are So Misunderstood

What's up with this belief that if you're not famous, you're not worthy of recognition; or if not that, not even talented at all? As far as I'm concerned, I've met some of the most talented people out there. We're all the same; stop believing that "because 'you're you' you're not."

Don't get me wrong. If I met John Mayer, I'd go nuts. I think he's way overrated and underrated all at the same time. Too many girls drool over him and too many boys set him aside as some talentless pretty-boy. There are many people out there that know he's talented, I know. I have to say though, do you really know? Most of his capacity (which has, granted, probably not been exposed to the public) is in his concert performances when he shreds. He is genius. He's raw, smooth, and captivating. Not only is he all of these things, but more. And he wouldn't be any of this either if it wasn't for Steve Jordan (the drum player of his trio set) and Pino Palladino (the bass player). It's the pieces that make the whole magnificent. Which is why I would be honored to meet him and his trio members (if possible, the band set too, but beggars can't be choosers). If I could, all I would ask is to take pictures of them playing music. Him, his trio, and his band. Preferably when they were practicing, because I know that's when anyone's music is most powerful. Although a crowd can be incredible, I think that's what I'd prefer. Anyways, all this to say, who are we to belittle ourselves just because we don't have our own DVD? Who are we to complain about "not being noticed?" Even in the "Where the Light Is" John Mayer DVD, he expresses his disappointment in the press and the public. They ask questions, wanting "the whole story;" but when they've heard the parts they want, they manipulate it and believe that that's the whole thing. It's not! Dare you who wish to make it big, dare you risk a skewed reputation? When it comes down to it, you've got to love what you do. Not what comes out of. Because what comes out of it is nothing that you want. Do you really need to see disappointment to know that that's not what you want?