Struggle

I have been struggling with life in general lately. Today I realize all of this sweat and blood will be worth it some day soon. There is no way people can work and believe in themseleves, and get no where. We were put here to succeed. Life is just a test. Anything in this world can be accomplished with hard work and complete confidence. I am becoming a more and more devoted actor each day I work on my craft. Whenever someone has ever told me that it is a difficult business to get into, and I should have a backup, I simply say, "I won't need a backup." I feel rather alone when I talk about my complete confidence in my craft and myself. When I talk about my struggle with it as well no one seems to relate. When I tell people that I hate it too much to quit, no one seems to understand. I think it really takes a certain kind of human to be an artist. If it did not take rare qualities everyone would be wonderful artists. If you don't understand the challenge, the struggle, or the depth your craft will have no depth. Any artist that lacks depth and an understanding for their art is certain to not have a long career. They will also not have the benefits of learning what art teaches us about the human mind, our behaviors, and of life. I'm completely certain of that. Actors like Cate Blanchett, Sean Penn, Meryl Streep, and Robert De Niro (of course there are more, but to name a few) understand their art, and so have had, and are still having, long lasting, honest careers in performing. To them it would seem, and to me, it is not simply performing. That statement may sound like a complete cliche. However, if you do understand the struggle, you understand what I mean.

Happy Birthday Lily Allen
David Beckham
& Bing Crosby :)