Your future is your own again. And I consider that to be a happy ending to the story.

Make your own decisions. Make your own choices.

I believe that sometimes people come into your life at exactly the right moment to give you exactly what you need at that moment.

Gotta keep moving; can't stop; stagnation kills.

Ah, but art and trouble go hand in hand. If you cannot be troubled to create art from your heart, then your art will never trouble the heart of others.

Somehow difficulties are easier to endure when you know your dream is waiting for you at the end.

I believe art prefers rules. For some artists, the worst thing you can do is say 'Do whatever you want.' Such permission can be terrifying. I know it is for me. Often it's better if you impose rules or restrictions on a project. Requirements can force you to be creative in unusual ways.