I've never really had the occasion to be either disappointed in or impressed by T's memory/note-taking skills. He meets my (not terribly high) expectations. I'm used to telling students when they should write something down, though, and sometimes had a hard time not giving T the same direction.

As for your new T's memory for words/phrases. Wow. It's very impressive but it might make me feel a little too scrutinized or something. I'm not sure how I'd feel about it.

Reminds me a bit of the Chappelle skit Home Stenographer | Chappelle's Show | CCUK