..] You need both an audience and a big stage on which to perform, and you should aim for the limelight; you would not be satisfied with a career that earns you money but does not give you a place in which you can shine. The arts provide a natural sphere in which you can express [...]
[..] This is one of the reasons why the arts might offer you the right environment; for here talent and excellence are recognised rather than being deemed "elitist", and mediocrity is called by its name and made unwelcome. Like other humans, you need to be properly trained and [...]
[..] Try to avoid working environments such as large companies where the need for acknowledgement is deemed to be antisocial or attention-seeking. All human beings need attention and acknowledgement, but you are honest enough to ask for it, while others may hide behind their