I had no support, no opportunity, no sponsors backing me for most of my career.
It's a blessing and a curse. But it's not always the best situation to be in. As a profession, I don't recommend acting at all.
I love being a musician. I love the lifestyle. But I think it's probably as difficult and frustrating as anything.
I'm just saying that being in this business is not easy, and it's definitely not for everybody.
I talk to people who are musicians, and they go, Oh this is hell. And I go, Are you kidding me? You never put tar paper on a roof, did ya?
The writer's way is rough and lonely, and who would choose it while there are vacancies in more gracious professions, such as, say, cleaning out ferryboats?
Well, being a jazz musician is not a rose garden!
Most actors can't make any kind of living.
Well, in our business, it's a very tough profession.
It's not easy to be a footballer.
