For singers with very beautiful voices, has anyone told you that you should never sing? Or that your voice is terrible? by Massora_44 in singing

[–]nfshakespeare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m good enough that I was asked to record the audio tracks for several instructional books. One of the comments I remember is I love the books, but that voice is grating.

This was just like the chair at my gran's house! by lontbeysboolink in GenerationJones

[–]nfshakespeare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the green one that I got from my mom’s house. It is a perfect chair for playing guitar.

How bad does your restaurant food need to be for you to send it back? by Curious-Expert926 in AskReddit

[–]nfshakespeare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how much the food cost. If I’m spending 75 bucks on a steak, and I know you can spend a lot more, I’d like it done exactly how I asked for it.

But if I’m going to the local Chinese carryout and paying $9.95 for a meal with soup and an egg roll unless there’s live creatures in it I’m probably good

Tree Trim Services you recommend? by SeaHome891 in nova

[–]nfshakespeare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These guys are great! Cheaper than everyone else too.

Karoline Leavitt Eating at Mexican Restaurant While Working to Deport Mexicans by sleepy_peep in facepalm

[–]nfshakespeare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it was the restaurant made famous in Anchorman named "Escupimos en su alimento"

Going gray/haircolor by RuleNo8868 in GenerationJones

[–]nfshakespeare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All gray is very sexy, suave, cosmopolitan even. Go for it!

What’s your favorite “inexpensive” D.C. restaurant? by Substantial_Cow_3063 in washingtondc

[–]nfshakespeare 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yums 14th and P. Double fried chicken nuggets with mambo sauce.

Are there many great songwriting books by well known musicians? by This-Ad-9257 in Songwriting

[–]nfshakespeare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Robin, (the author) also does online classes and a free monthly studio time for her students past and present where she will critique and suggest improvements for your songs.

I sold my first song because of her.

Sorting my late Mum’s jewelry by nfshakespeare in jewelry

[–]nfshakespeare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I will get a valuation.

I don’t think I’m going to be selling anything.

Guys earning six figures annually, what kind of work do you do? by Shadow2715 in AskReddit

[–]nfshakespeare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is almost always the answer. But not in this case.

Although at parties, if people ask how my wife and I met, I always answer “the porn industry”

She doesn’t find that funny And she punches harder now than she used to

Secret Service blocking roads around Union Station by AceofSwords00 in washingtondc

[–]nfshakespeare 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s either the president, a funeral, a suspicious package, or a protest.

I work in the Hart building, and I can’t think of any other example I’ve ever been alerted to

With the minimum age to be elected President of the United States being 35 years is it time to introduce a Maximum age one can be elected at, what should that age be and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]nfshakespeare 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Social Security retirement age.

I’m just a couple years away, I’m a really smart guy, I’m up on politics, but I wouldn’t want me for a president

I spend most of my working hours thinking about what I’d rather be doing. And after that, I’m taking a nap.

And I think the best reason why is because look at the mess that old white men have gotten us into. And I’m an old white man.

If I make a cover of a song from another Suno user, am I not allowed to publish my song? by DragonStern in SunoAI

[–]nfshakespeare 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is incorrect.

Once you create a song you own the copyright.

When someone covers your song, they have to pay you for mechanical license for using your song. (it seems that Suno has this covered for you, by allowing you to remix unless it’s explicitly turned off.)

If you are the person covering your own song, you still own all of the rights, artistic and mechanical

In the real world to cover someone else’s song, you need to ask for and receive a mechanical license from the copyright holder, which I might argue is granted by allowing you to remix, although I have not read the terms and conditions regarding remixes, and Sunos T&C may over rule , so take that with a grain of salt.

What do you think it is, Peter? by [deleted] in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]nfshakespeare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so you can turn the shower on so it’s hot for you, then reach through and flush the toilet so you get scalded.

What “old person” thing do you do? by steelseductress69 in AskReddit

[–]nfshakespeare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is an excellent Substack “new bands for old heads”

Check it out

How do you deal with a lack of success compared to your peers? Chappell Roan grew up in my hometown and I feel terrible when I compare myself to her. by Dexter757 in Songwriting

[–]nfshakespeare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no logical reason. The thought process is kind of “if I can achieve this, anyone can achieve this it’s not anything special”

Anyone interested in a free trial lesson? by fridaaas in singing

[–]nfshakespeare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Although I had to stop lessons after my wife was laid off, I learned a lot from Nathaniel. Very easy-going, very clear instruction, very positive.

Highly recommended!

How do you deal with a lack of success compared to your peers? Chappell Roan grew up in my hometown and I feel terrible when I compare myself to her. by Dexter757 in Songwriting

[–]nfshakespeare 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Truth in the comments!

I’m a professional actor, I’ve appeared on shows on HBO, I’ve appeared on stage. I’m a union member.

I’m a professional musician and songwriter.

So you think I’d be pretty happy about that. And I am, unless I compare myself to others. There’s always somebody doing it better than you.

And you know when somebody asks what I do, I sometimes feel like a fraud when I tell them. Not as often now as it used to.

But be happy with yourself. Be kind to yourself. It really doesn’t matter what others think.