Gerald Veasley (born July 28, 1955) is an American jazz bass guitarist. (wikipedia)
Look at his face! He's serious about this! This ain't no joke.
We are now part of a bass community. You came here today by yourself, now you're part of a family, a network. The bass circle works as a metaphor for that.
We all started somewhere. When I started teaching at the university level, I didn't want to teach freshmen. Then I saw that you have the biggest impact on people who have the least experience. I have a special place in my heart for the novice player.