seligmanson... Beware of loss of sense of humour ..... as taking everything personally makes for becoming a grumpy old person!!!!!! Life is such fun.. and variety, especially on the Folk Circuit..... you only live once and critics are always around... live with it and them... they will respect the person.. and maybe not the singing or performing.. (or they might respect those as well if you are fortunate)
Enjoy your life!!!
Best wishes, Mike.