Earlier this year I had a chance to watch some of TED 2010 talks live.
During that changing time of finishing medschool, starting social service, having my life crisis, etc. watching TED 2010 was in many ways a light that illuminated those dark days.
I particularly remember this talk, by Natalie Merchant. Please take the time to watch the full video. Its remarkable and so beautiful.
Her voice is so uniquely soothing.
My favorite songs/poems are "The sleepy giant" and "If no one ever marries me". But what I really loved was the last song, when the audience was brought to its feet.
She is like no other performer I've seen, and she is just so incredibly odd. You just have to love her dancing.
"You know what? I'll show you how to clap to this song"
