Guarantee-Shmuarantee ...

I wish life had a manufacturer's guarantee because despite all the words of caution from my parents and older siblings, I am forging ahead in my life as an artist. The image of "the starving artist" has been thoroughly illustrated for me by nay-sayers and our history books are thick with the life stories of creative individuals whose talented minds have fizzled out due to drugs, depression, and self-doubt. I, however, continue my stride against life's buffeting winds because if I don't my head just might explode. The desire to be creative and use my powers for good--and not evil--move me to hold my head high and boldly follow my dreams.