Great at Being Terrible: The Florence Foster Jenkins Story

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In which John discusses the strange story of Florence Foster Jenkins, who gave the worst performance in the history of Carnegie Hall in 1944, and who is famous (and beloved) for being an absolutely fearless, and awful, singer. This video is a kind of response to Hank's brilliant video about creation and fear; also discussed is the importance of finding the places where your talents meet the world's needs and my limited physical flexibility.

The bit I sing at the end is from "Love, Love, Love" by--you'll never guess--The Mountain Goats.


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[BirdyNerdy BirdNerds]

The concert was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. John, you were a mountain goat.

[mugglegirlathogwarts]

1:41 "...don't worry, I won't sing." LIES.

It was awesome though so all's forgiven.

[Amy Pond]

John, I’m sorry to tell you this but, you are not a terrible singer.

[Jessica marie]

imagine being in the same yoga class as John

[ThoughtfullyAwkward]

"Don't worry, I won't sing"

[YuvalIsHere]

Her father actually didnt agree to help her persue her singing career financially, and so only after he died and she inhirited some of his money (he was a millionaire) she could finally start her career.

[BethTheBubblyGirl]

I don't see the reason John isn't allowed to sing. He's better than a lot of people in my choir (which has some very bad singers)

[Douglas Campbell]

I was watching this video and my cat woke up and walked across the room, where he could no longer hear Florence Foster Jenkins.

[adam53629]

His voice is awesome



[Terri B]

"Don't worry I won't sing"

YOU LIED TO US JOHN - YOU LIED.