Being a creative professional is difficult. It's an undervalued commodity that many people need, but no one wants to pay for. Developing a reputation in this industry requires years of dedication, and there's no guarantee of success. Most artists endure the difficulty because they love the craft. I, on the other hand, got into it because I thought it would lead to money and women. Somewhere along the way I fell in love with the craft, though, and now I have no choice but to continue. Even without the money and women, which never came…
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