i agree with zag largely (i can't do it smallely, as i can't get that tiny).
if someone i hear does something that impresses me, i may try to remember their phrasing or something. if i do something that impresses myself, i would bet you a dollar to a donut, i'm not going to remember it. sometimes, i can't stand to listen to my own recordings. i loves stories...about old cowboys, zen monks, ladies of the evening, animals, soldiers, w.c. fields, just about anything if it's interesting or funny or rich...i just love stories. here is one i recall....
there were two zen monks who came to a river. they began to roll up their robes to keep from getting them wet while crossing. along came a lady before they waded in.
'would one of you kind monks please carry me across this river so that i may keep my fine clothing dry?'
the older monk agreed that he would, and so he did.
when they came to the other side, and the lady and her retinue had passed down the road, the younger monk began to berate the older monk.
'how could you carry that lady in your arms?!!! it is an affront to our vows! we are not to touch women! you have violated every precept of our leader and vows!'
the older monk was quiet a moment, then he said, 'when i came to this side of the river, i put the lady down and let go of her. evidently, you have not.'.
and that lady is very much akin to each note i play...i play it, and put it down.