4.10.11 Adam News & Info

It's only page 6 and you all are forgetting that Q3 said a small, private concert! I was thinking about 401 people. All your suggested venues are much to large!

I'm going to guess that the only reason more of them maybe didn't say Adam is because they were all focused on Idols that won. Casey was the only one that didn't say a winner.

Adam said what his dream venue would be in his pre-idol interview. Let's pack!

www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_8/adam_lambert/

ADAM'S Q&A
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If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
Paris Opera House.

Adam is remarkable in so many ways (obviously, or we wouldn't all be glued to Adamtopia for hours every day), but NoAngel's post today got me thinking about his approach to life; his relentless positive attitude, and his courage to own his own life choices rather than play the victim.

What an example when our society loves to play the victim card, and many people avoid accepting responsibility for their actions. Jacob's statement was a perfect example. I encounter that same attitude from many students. If they earn a bad grade on a project (note the word EARN, not "if I GIVE them a bad grade), they make excuses that I was not clear in my instructions and expectations, they were improperly taught or coached previously, their computer was not working properly, and they had other demands on their time and attention and I was not understanding that they had a life beyond school. The excuse that pisses me off the most is probably, "My friends all say I sign very well, and they understand me just fine. Then, you pick it apart. It's not fair. You are not grading me fairly."

They defend their poor work by blaming others, blaming circumstances, or blaming me --- the person they signed up for because they wanted to improve their performance and become a professional. The person with 30 years of experience and a national reputation. Contrast that with Adam, who would never let on if he was under the weather, under pressure, preoccupied with other stresses, bored, insulted, or tired and just craved some time off. Adam, who is the first to admit when his performances are not up to his own exacting standards --- did ANYONE besides him think that his BorW performance was not very good?

We all love Adam's relentless positive attitude. Sometimes we are guilty of thinking, "He is BLESSED with a positive attitude." Or, "He is blessed with a supportive family." Or, "He is so lucky to be in his position, and see all his dreams come true." Or, "He is blessed with a natural talent." In reality, Adam has always had battles to fight, as we all do. He has always worked tirelessly for the opportunities he has made for himself. He meets just as many asshats every day as all the rest of us. He gets sick, he gets tired, he beats his head against walls, he gets his heart broken, he gets disrespected and maligned unfairly, just like everyone else.

He CHOOSES to maintain a positive attitude of gratitude. He CHOOSES to find the positive in people and circumstances. He CHOOSES to speak words of encouragement and appreciation. He CHOOSES to be non-judgmental of other performers and to find joy in their work. He CHOOSES to be collaborative instead of egocentric. He CHOOSES to look forward with excitement, not backwards with regret. He CHOOSES to learn from experience and incorporate it into his art. We sell him short if we don't recognize that Adam is who he is due to his will and his choices, not due to his circumstances and luck.

I know. I know. I am preaching to the choir, but, hey, it is Sunday. I am choosing to think about why Adam is such an unusual and remarkable human being. ILHSFM.