I was at a big song circle on Long Island, and there were some very VEry accomplished local 'pros' singing. I never considered myself in their league,mostly I just sing and play for the fun of it . And I don't have a smooth, professional type voice or style, but I do sing from the heart. So it took some nerve for me just to sing with the highly talented people in attendance. (I may not show it, but I have a shy streak)

As he was leaving, Oscar Brand came over to me and said in my ear,
"You are the best singer here."

Kinda made my day. If not my year.