Worry means tormenting yourself with disturbing thoughts or fretting about things we have zero control over. If you live in the north there is no need to worry about the snow. You will get plenty each year. If you live in California or Texas you needn't worry about rain because we won't receive any.

The big picture is a nice way to think of things if you have the freedom to.

You can't be an actor in a small town-you have to go to New York or L.A.

Maybe we should all just listen to records and quit our jobs

I certainly wouldn't want a song that I'd already written to be used on a commercial. That seems strange.

People have sort of a problem trying to see an end to a situation as being positive or romantic.

When you know your work sells, then seeking a gallery or outdoor show is fine. Then, if an event or art gallery kicks sand in your face don't give up, keep moving forward. Use your brain and eliminate a lot of your personal agony. There are times when you should not take NO for an answer. But there are others when you should never put yourself in the place to be rejected to begin with. Seek the wisdom to know the difference and then go for it. Persevere in the face of disappointment.