Nicholas's talk elaborates on the importance of being underestimated. Being born with only one-hand, and with the ambition of being a concert pianist, he explains that he has been underestimated countless times in his life, but these have only made him stronger and more motivated to pursue his goals. Now, he has performed all over the world, including alongside Coldplay and the Paraorchestra at the 2012 Paralympic closing ceremony. His talk is extremely powerful, leaving the audience feeling inspired to fulfil their dreams. Nicholas McCarthy is one of Britain's most inspiring pianists. Having been born without a right hand, Nicholas rose above with sheer talent and determination to study at the prestigious Royal College of Music, being the only one-handed pianist to graduate from the RCM in its 130-year history. Additionally, Nicholas performed with the British Paraorchestra at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games alongside popular group Coldplay. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx