I had no support, no opportunity, no sponsors backing me for most of my career.
I love being a musician. I love the lifestyle. But I think it's probably as difficult and frustrating as anything.
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'm just saying that being in this business is not easy, and it's definitely not for everybody.
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!
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?
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.
