John Mayer, a singer with a lovely voice, was asked his opinion on politics and health care. His perfect answer?
Have you ever heard me play guitar? I’m really fucking good. You know what I’m bad at? Answering questions about public health care. This is not in my wheelhouse. Do you have any questions about music?
Brilliant. He has risen in my esteem.
Via Big Hollywood

lol, God I love John Mayer.
I read this the other day on some gossip blog and thought to myself, here’s a guy who actually gets it. No pontificating, no soap box; just a straightforward answer to a setup question.
I’ve heard and liked him once or twice, but never bothered otherwise with him. Tonight, I’m going out to buy a John Mayer CD – he deserves a closer listen.
That is awesome.
finally! A musician who knows his goddam place.
Shut up, and sing. I don’t want to hear their opinions.
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It boggles the mind that any celebrity would open their mouth and alienate 50% of their possible audience by taking a political stand, left OR right.
This is how it should be done. Thanks for sharing.