Making my passion into a career.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 May 2010 source ↗
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Finding something that I love doing and getting paid for it.
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Being able to communicate with people all over the world through my music.
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View profile →So yeah, that’s what I always come back to when I need to be inspired. Go outside. Go be with some art. Then go make some art.
Lack of confidence.
There is no getting around the work requirement. Also, the creative side is only part of the work. I work really hard.
I like collecting rocks,” she smiles. “I’m obsessed with them. I don’t pick up any old rock; it has to have some kind of interest.
More time.
Laziness.
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