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Re: Defining "pro"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Suit & Tie Guy" <erwill@suitandtieguy.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 18 October, 2005 18:08 PM
Subject: Re: Defining "pro"
> On Oct 16, 2005, at 12:07 PM, Travis Hartnett wrote:
>> "Professional" is more related to occupational status, not artistic
>> merit.
>
> my friend James McCaskey, official recordist of the Suit & Tie Guy Band,
> recently wrote this definition of professional:
>
> Professional, adj.
>
> As done by, or containing, one whose skill is in appearing competent.
>
>
> Professional, n.
>
> One who is skilled in appearing competent.
>
>
> Example:
>
> "Unfortunately, this will be costly to finish. It looks like you were
> dealing with a bunch of professionals."
>
>
>
> maybe it related to this discussion, maybe not. i can't tell.
Actually yes in my case. We're trying to get our basement done and have
been fielding bizarre pitches and shore stories by workmen for over two
years...
Stephen Goodman
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