[scns]

> I'm not completely sure where that comes from - maybe an upbringing in a religious culture that emphasized humility?

Empasized humility or crushed any sense of self worth?

[eszed]

No, I wouldn't say that. I knew what I was good at, and like I say was pretty inured to rejection. I had plenty of confidence, but I think it's a show vs tell issue. I'm thrilled to do the first, but the latter makes me squirm. I think, even since my theatre career, that I've lost opportunities to people more comfortable with self-promotion, when skill is equal or even in my favor.