How others judge me is none of my business.
That's one of the good things about music. You get to do it live, where you can touch the people and interact with them.
To know the rules of the game, you have to be educated.
Gain some knowledge. If not from the Bible or Koran, get a book from college.
Dreams don't have deadlines. Believe in yourself.
You can't let your past hold your future hostage.