Ate lunch with some musicians and (being cyclists) had to talk about doping. Learned about the dark underside of the music world - beta blockers to prevent stage fright among musicians. Learned that it was most prevalent among wind players - if they make a mistake it stands out far more than among string players who can hide in amongst all those other violinists.
But, turns out that the most common performance "enhancer" is not beta blockers (propranolol), but good old alcohol - despite all the problems of potential for taking a bit too much and making a royal ass of yourself.
Police on rollerblades at the Louvre! Sweet. I wonder if they play roller blade hockey among the statuary, after the crowds go home in the evening.
A stroll around the Luxembourg Gardens was great for flowers, outdoor sculpture, and people watching (and surreptitious photography):
But, turns out that the most common performance "enhancer" is not beta blockers (propranolol), but good old alcohol - despite all the problems of potential for taking a bit too much and making a royal ass of yourself.
Police on rollerblades at the Louvre! Sweet. I wonder if they play roller blade hockey among the statuary, after the crowds go home in the evening.
A stroll around the Luxembourg Gardens was great for flowers, outdoor sculpture, and people watching (and surreptitious photography):
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