O K Mick , so what happens when you dont sing for your livlihood?

Most 'musicians' as such have sacrificed other careers to 'follow their heart's desire and live the dream'

I feel sorry for those who can only read 'dots' though I may not need to

Also I regard those who earn from 'sport' as 'living their dreams'.

Sometimes dreams do not pay the rent.

So what does one do then poor thing?

hey meselyersel, some folk are easily confused, so don't worry, and its never a wage, its always a negotiated fee and the payee only pays what he thinks he/she can afford so that in the case of a landlord they can make a profit and never what the artiste feels its worth.

I still agrre with Mary K's points.

Dont give up a day job folks unless you are very, very lucky.