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You have fat lips!
"You have fat lips. You might not be able to play high notes on trumpet. You might do better on baritone or tuba."
My life as a Big Band Lead Trumpet.
In 1963, a representative from Central Music Supply in Syracuse, NY came to our elementary school to inspect students who were renting band instruments to be sure there were no physical problems - crooked teeth, short arms, FAT LIPS. His comment didn't stop me from playing trumpet.