It's like a sponge. A sponge has that much absorbent capability and after a while you can pour water over it and nothing stays. In this film, they portray the competition as almost like Rocky going into the ring. He's got to dominate his instrument and he sweats. A. Competition can be the most nerve-racking experience.
Some people just thrive on it.
I don't remember being as nervous as when I entered that final round. I just didn't know where I was. The adrenaline was so overpowering. Q. It must be like actors when they forget the scene and they make it up. The other musicians must go crazy.