Talent, determination, and luck. Also charisma. Which subs for looks
Niska: Mr. Reynolds? You died, Mr. Reynolds. Mal: Seemed like the thing to do.
'War Stories'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
P.M. Marc - Jun 02, 2011 5:54:37 am PDT #10922 of 30001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Theodosia - Jun 02, 2011 5:57:49 am PDT #10923 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
IIRC, Lady Gaga is a trust fund baby, which may have smoothed the path for her some. Note that Paris Hilton hasn't had much success in a singing career, by comparison. Gaga actually does score pretty high in the "talent looks determination" categories.
Cashmere - Jun 02, 2011 5:59:14 am PDT #10924 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
There are reasons why some people become police or firefighters and some people become actuaries. I do think there are lots of creative types working regular jobs and sometimes, people get lucky.
I just read the column in Newsweek about the Dyson vacuum guy. He busted his ASS (and his wife supported the family) while he tried to engineer and sell his machine. And now, he's a billionaire.
Toddson - Jun 02, 2011 6:00:17 am PDT #10925 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Walt Whitman was a clerk for the U.S. government and, according to a recent story, a very good one. His handwriting was greatly admired.
Sophia Brooks - Jun 02, 2011 6:01:16 am PDT #10926 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I have found that most of the working theatre artists I meet that do not have a "day job" either come from a place of real deprivation and poverty, where they basically have no where to go but up, or come from a background with family money/parental safety net. Or, mostly for sound/lighting people, have a design business (like ND) which is not all for theatre, but also for trade shows, museums, haunted houses, etc.
Amy - Jun 02, 2011 6:02:36 am PDT #10927 of 30001
Because books.
Cash, you're a roller derby STAR.
I just read the column in Newsweek about the Dyson vacuum guy. He busted his ASS (and his wife supported the family) while he tried to engineer and sell his machine. And now, he's a billionaire.
Well, the proper amount of suction is worth it.
tommyrot - Jun 02, 2011 6:03:02 am PDT #10928 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Polter-Cow - Jun 02, 2011 6:04:14 am PDT #10929 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Chatty!co-worker's dream since childhood has been to be an artist for DC or Marvel. He also happens to be married with a child. His priority is his supporting his family, and he works on his art in his spare time.
He also recently got a freelance gig with Marvel.
Oh! Good for him! Wasn't he the one who did that one thing that one time?
Steph L. - Jun 02, 2011 6:06:27 am PDT #10930 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Wasn't he the one who did that one thing that one time?
He did! The thing with the stuff.
Cashmere - Jun 02, 2011 6:07:01 am PDT #10931 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
He also recently got a freelance gig with Marvel.
That's awesome. I hope he continues to succeed!
Cash, you're a roller derby STAR.
There's a reason they made me head of PR. I'm obviously not afraid to talk about derby to ANYONE. That reminds me, I have to go to the mayor's office and drop off his complimentary tickets today.