As far as playing in public goes, I am an "amature" as the word goes, I make mistakes, lots of them, but it dosn't keep me from enjoying what I love to do.
I have asked my friend why does he think a person shouldn't play in public unless they are a "perfect professional".
His responce ::: " Music is ment to be listened to and enjoyed flawlessly, not to hear a frickin harmonica player, or a sax player hit an off note riff", and he is my friend...!