I hear you, PM, but I wonder if it's really 'bemoaning' or if she is simply a very humble person. I keep thinking of that old adage: we are our own worst critics. I appreciate that she has never allowed her successes to become ego issues like many in the entertainment industry do. (I think it's one of the things we love most about our boys. They don't let their success define who they are and tend to downplay it.) The fact that her illness has robbed us of future live performances or new recordings is sad, but I'm thrilled that her talents and accomplishments are being acknowledged and preserved for future generations. She is a true original and her sound is unique. You can't hear one of her songs and not know immediately that you're listening to Linda Ronstadt!I agree that her self-critiques are something we would rather not hear repeatedly, but they can never diminish the pleasure we derive from the fruits of her labors. Just my two cents worth.