A person heard me describing what I’m doing and they were amazed. almost 200 students this semester, a lot of marking to be on top of between working at two institutions. But I have worked on the road, I have had transmissions and motors die mid tour, I have had bandmate rebellions, I have had unexpected lawyer’s fees or promoters renege, I have had smoke and mirror record deals and I have insulted people I should have flattered and flattered people I should have kicked in the groin. There is a lot to be vigilant about but, speaking historically, this isn’t nearly as hard as being a performing musician living off zero.