in vacant or in pensive mood

Any form of performance art is tough. You need to get on stage every time and be the best you can be. As stand up comedians often say - you are only as good as your previous show. There's a percent of skill and a ton of practice involved in this art form. It's only those who grow every day that reach the greater and uncharted heights. Some are great performers, but aren't as knowledgeable of the art form. They are not as technically adept of their form. Their experience has exposed them to certain wisdom but they aren't learning and putting new things to practice. People don't just remember great talent - people also appreciate the knowledge one has and one's inhibition to distribute it to anyone willing to learn.  They operate from a plane of high confidence - about themselves, their know-how and their skill. They aren't insecure and that oozes in their attitude and behavior. They are great teachers - not because they want to teach - but they because they c