Barbara:

You certainly touched a mudcat nerve with this question. We can't remember when we've seen so many thoughtful responses to a thoughtful question.

We have been in a helluva lot of singing situations with you over more years than we should probably mention here (did we hear someone mention the number twenty?). Although we can't offer any additional advice, we can be sure of the following:

1. You have never been rude to anyone while we were around.

2. You have never been disturbed by whispering or other quiet activities while you were singing.

3. We seriously doubt that he is a better singer than you are.

The obvious conclusion is that he's a jerk.

Love,

Bev and Jerry