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    13 intensely annoying things that only musicians say

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    Whether you're a musician or not, you'll have heard some of these.

    1. annoying things that only musicians say

      1. Rehearsal

      "I can't tonight, I have rehearsal."

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      2. Recital

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    4. annoying things that only musicians say

      4. Date

      "I'm sorry, I couldn't possibly. I only date other musicians."

    5. annoying things that only musicians say

      5. Emotional

      “I’m an emotional person. I think that’s what happens when you live a creative life.”

    6. annoying things that only musicians say

      6. Resting

      “Sorry, I can’t come out with you. I’m resting my voice.”

    7. annoying things that only musicians say

      7. Professional

      “I could have been a professional. I chose not to.”

    8. annoying things that only musicians say

      8. Larynx

      “Just an orange juice for me, alcohol just really dries out my larynx.”

    9. annoying things that only musicians say

      9. Clique

      “I guess we are quite a clique, but when you play music the bonds are very deep.”

    10. annoying things that only musicians say

      10. Hearing

      “Is it a quiet bar? I need to protect my hearing.”

    11. annoying things that only musicians say

      11. Piano

      “I know this place is nice but we’ll have to leave. That piano is SO out of tune.”

    12. annoying things that only musicians say

      12. Boot

      "A lift to the party would be great! How big is the boot of your car?"

    13. annoying things that only musicians say

      13. Dairy

      “Is this dairy free? I cut out dairy in the 16 days before a recital.”

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