hardcorejacket01

How important is the conductor during a live performance? I know there are a couple professional orchestras that don't use a conductor, but it just seems like it would be an instant train wreck.

What kind of music do you listen to?

Can you move all/most of the muscles in your face? You seem to be smiling in all of the photos. :)

Also, how do you feel about the word, 'retard'? Does it offend you? Do you ever use it? I understand,(through very limited research) that SMA II, does not affect mental/brain function, but I assume that because you've been chair-bound for the majority of your life you have probably been called a 'retard' once or twice by your peers or people at the grocery store. How do you deal with this?