If only they knew the damage they were doing. I've been scarred for life by Julie Andrews! I daren't go to Switzerland. If I heard a yodelling goatherd I might have a psychotic incident.
I certainly relate to that Sound of Music story. I think my Mum wanted me and my siblings to be like the Von Trapp children and give impromptu musical performances to all and sundry. Sadly for her, I turned out to be a little thug with a catapult.