I had read this earlier, but hadn’t thought to put it up here until now:

“Dear Friends,

Happy New Year to you all.

As you can see form my photo, I ended 2009 with a bang! The take off was good but the landing needs improvement!

I managed to shatter my right elbow and provide two hairline fracturesin my left write and hand. after a very successful operation, I am now the proud owner of 5 screws!

….”

The above, and and more, is from Sir James Galway. Can’t really play a flute with two broken arms. OUCH!