Before playing Mozart's 28th symphony this morning, a Classical station announcer said, "Yes, (Mozart composed) 28 symphonies by age 17, in case you need some extra motivation this morning."
I felt like calling in and telling the announcer, "Way to make me feel like a slacker on my 52nd birthday!"
I didn't call, though. By 52, it's wise to make peace with the fact that you haven't been as prolific and your life accomplishments aren't as showy as Mozart's. It's comforting to know that's true for the vast majority of us, actually.
