Michael Antrum
Only the good die young....
I don't make my living from music. I travel a lot for work, and I work pretty ruthless hours.
I often joke that my boss never appreciates what I do, doesn't pay me half of what I'm worth, and makes me work ridiculous hours with precious little thanks - and if I didn't own the company I'd quit. But it is kind of true.
Music for me is 'smelling the roses' of life, and I worry if I tried to do it for a living it would stop being that. (Plus, I'd have to be a very successful composer to replace my income level and I have a family to support. Hats off to those of you who manage to do so).
I've stopped buying a lot of stuff, because what I really need more than anything, is the time to enjoy it....
I often joke that my boss never appreciates what I do, doesn't pay me half of what I'm worth, and makes me work ridiculous hours with precious little thanks - and if I didn't own the company I'd quit. But it is kind of true.
Music for me is 'smelling the roses' of life, and I worry if I tried to do it for a living it would stop being that. (Plus, I'd have to be a very successful composer to replace my income level and I have a family to support. Hats off to those of you who manage to do so).
I've stopped buying a lot of stuff, because what I really need more than anything, is the time to enjoy it....