I really do try to make my picking as prissy as I possibly can in order to secure bookings at any cliquey folk clubs I visit. I find that this has an amazing impression on the organisers who recognise a kindred spirit. I achieve this illusion of superiority by coating all my nails in several layers of Super Glue, which I then hone to perfection. The fistfulls of notes sure do knock 'em dead!   I must also make sure that my expression is as smug as my playing.

And it also has been known to have helped by giving the impression that I am a teacher!