If my vanity had taken a musical turn, you would have been invaluable, but as it is, I would really rather not sit down before those who must be in the habit of hearing the very best performers.”
1.vanity[‘vænəti]虚荣心
2.invaluable[ɪn’væljʊəbl]非常宝贵的
3.as it is事实上
4.would rather do sth宁愿、宁可
5.in the habit of doing sth 习惯做某事
6.performer [pɚ'fɔrmɚ]表演家