JB: You remind me of Brahms.

As much as I hope that he was referring to my temperament and not the appearance, I can't complain because I do like Brahms.

Me: You play Ballade No. 1 very well, but you aren't very good at playing Polonaise Heroique.
JB: Oh, I understand. You're trying to say that I'm no hero.
Me: Well... I wasn't even thinking that, but if you are keenly aware of that I guess I have nothing further to say.

What can I say? Ballade is a tall, dark-haired man wearing an evening tuxedo; Heroique is a blond riding a horse.