There was an opera singer who realized at a young age she could be so critical as to make herself feel inadequate so much so that she could quit singing, but she loved singing. Fortunately, she realized she could turn down the critical inner voice volume and pursue her singing, wherever it led. Eventually Canada celebrated her with the honour of a lifetime achievement award. When asked what was her greatest asset was, the representative of the Ontario Arts Council was confused when she replied knowing how to use the mute switch.