It happened several years ago in the Paris Opera House.
A famous singer had been contracted to sing, and ticket sales were booming. In fact, the night of the concert found the house packed and every ticket sold.
A feeling of anticipation and excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your enthusiastic support. I am afraid that due to illness, the man whom you’ve all come to hear will not be performing tonight. However, we have found a suitable substitute we hope will provide you with comparable entertainment.”
The crowd groaned in disappointment and failed to hear the announcer mention the stand-in’s name. The environment turned from excitement to frustration.
The stand-in performer gave the performance everything he had. When he had finished, there was nothing but an uncomfortable silence. No one applauded. Suddenly, from the balcony, a little boy stood up and shouted, “Daddy, I think you are wonderful!” The crowd broke into thunderous applause.
We all need people in our lives who are willing to stand up once in a while and say, “I think you are wonderful.”
Source: http://www.bizmove.com/inspiration/m9b.htm
Image: Postage stamp issued by France in 2006 to celebrate the architectural heritage of the Paris Opera House, regarded as one of the great buildings of the world. Designed by Charles Garnier it is located in a busy and crowded section of Paris where eight major roads converge. This opulent building was built between 1857 and 1874 in the classical neo-Baroque style, utilising multicoloured marbles and ornamental statuary. Courtesy: https://www.waymarking.com/