Nobody Told Me It Would Be Like This: The Truth About Choosing an Artistic Life
Let me ask you something: If someone had shown you the complete picture of the life you were about to choose, would you have asked a few more questions before signing up? Because honey, I have questions!
When I imagined becoming a professional opera singer, I thought about the music, the performances, the beautiful gowns, the orchestra, and the magic of sharing something extraordinary with an audience. I imagined spending my time doing what I had trained to do: SING!
And don't get me wrong. I still love the music. But somewhere along the way, I discovered that being an artist involves a whole lot more than opening your mouth and producing a beautiful sound.
Welcome to the real world of being a creative professional, where sometimes the singing is the easiest part!