I'm with Tangles
Strapped on an instrument (ooer Mrs) and expected people to listen. Some did, some didn't.
My ex-boss (a bit of a narcissist himself) asked how I could even contemplate getting up on stage to play. I replied 'I don't know anyone who DOESN'T like a round of applause'*.

*Not that rounds of applause were the norm - usually cries of 'Get off you talentless fat git' were more usual. YMMV
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Thu 20 Dec 2012, 19:09, 2 replies, latest was 13 years ago)

I would love to be able to that
but I am a really shit musician. In the orchestra no one can hear me (I hope)
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Thu 20 Dec 2012, 19:12, Reply)

what do you play in the orchestra?

( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Thu 20 Dec 2012, 19:16, Reply)

flute
...badly
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Thu 20 Dec 2012, 19:17, Reply)

I used to pretend to play the recorder at primary school
I played by ear generally and then in a big concert I just pretended :)
( GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Thu 20 Dec 2012, 19:22, Reply)

it's a solid musical technique
just don't get carried away and offer to do a solo
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Thu 20 Dec 2012, 19:24, Reply)

when you're DJing
And a packed dancefloor cheer a record you're reasonably sure they haven't heard before; it's a fucking brilliant feeling. You know that you've correctly gauged the mood, made them enjoy themselves and that your timing has been rock solid.

It still gives me a rush even after years of doing it.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Thu 20 Dec 2012, 19:32, Reply)

I miss DJing
It did give you such a buzz seeing everyone enjoying the music you play. And not because they were drunk! Ha!

stupid deaf ears...
( GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Thu 20 Dec 2012, 19:51, Reply)