The financial life of a freelancer in any field can be precarious. That goes double for anyone working in the arts. I’m more of an engineer/craftman than an artist, at least that’s how I consider myself. I eschew the limelight, I play bass, I mean c’mon….I am part artist, but definitely at the reticent introverted end of the performer spectrum . That said, I do enjoy my time onstage. Al long as I get to retreat home shortly thereafter. So, rock and, invariably, swiss roll.