Jon I too think the applause is deserved by anyone who performs in Paltalk. I was just saying that it does not necessarily indicate how well you did on an absolute or even relative scale. (I have attended or sung in choral concerts that were definitely NOT up to snuff, and there was still applause. The performers were not fooled.)

I also understand the shakes. Usually I can keep it out of my voice, and if I'm playing guitar it will show up as missed chords. If I'm soloing in church though, the music shakes, and I have to concentrate on the words, and drop into storytellig mode. Drink is not an option. (Besides I hate the taste of beer & ale...sorry! More for everyone else)

CamiSu