Cold blooded Quote by Jamie Freveletti
““So for me the creative world isn’t what you do after your day job, though many professional musicians do this to make ends meet, but it’s something that IS a job. Perhaps that’s why I’m not as disheartened by the more cold blooded aspects of the industry. Over the course of watching my mother navigate the creative world I’ve seen just about every trick pulled that could have been and I’ve seen her deposit the checks received for a job well done. When I recently asked her why she chose the creative world she said: “Early on I decided that if I had to work I was going to work at something that I loved.” I’m glad she did. As difficult, chaotic, dysfunctional and crazy as the world in music and the arts can be I always knew that they mattered deeply to her, as they do to me.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Creative Careers, 2023
Balancing passion and livelihood, the creative field can be both a job and a calling, requiring resilience amid industry challenges.
In simple terms: Creative work can be a real job and a passion.
Key Takeaway
Treat creative work as a profession you love.
Themes
passion
career
resilience
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- musician career
- artist freelancing
- family support
- financial planning
Key Concepts
creative economy
work‑life integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain creativity financially?
- What support systems help artists thrive?
A Different Perspective
Creative work often lacks stable income and benefits.
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