Don did not say that his mistakes become a part of the arrangement. Bernard did with his tongue in cheek. Don said that it is hard to tell a professionals mistakes from the arrangement. Very different things. I have stood in an audience when Seamus Kennedy has blown a word or two and I'd bet I was the onliest person who noticed. Seamus's playing and singing on stage, (that is performing) is so good that it wouldn't be noticed except by someone who sings those songs.

If you were really reading my posts you'd notice a said "armatures" and not "amateurs."

I don't create new arrangements with my mistakes. If I make a mistake I make sure I don't repeat it next time.

Interestingly the songs I have the hardest time remembering are my own. And rather than use a sheet to ensure I sing them right, I don't sing them unless I know them.

Don