Originally Posted by -Sid-:
“Most definitely. I think Susanna and Abbey want to win the most. And good luck to them.
Natalie has a different type of intensity which I also admire. I think she's more concerned with competing with herself and not letting her pro down. She's a perfectionist. She wants to get everything JUST right for her and for Artem and I can totally relate to that. I'm not sure it makes the best partnership from a viewer's perspective though. It's coming across a bit too job-like for me. They're like a pair of machines. But I think that's partly down to expectation as well. When you're so good, people expect a lot and are waiting to pounce if you mess up. The pressure Natalie and Artem are under is immense and at the moment I feel it's stifling their performances slightly.”
This is a wonderful post and I agree. I can see that in Natalie and Artem, and I agree with your previous one on ambition and determination too.
I can relate to that feeling of trying so hard to get it just right too, but respect and enjoy watching both Natalie and Susanna.