So so true. Also true for musicians and other career paths where people are compensated for creative labor. Without a cushion of independent wealth (thru family or connections), one is forced to either starve or do whatever it takes to please the master.https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1089918967232249857 …
I recently talked to a former indie theater director who decided to focus on designing a performance that would covertly convince the audience to sign up for Amazon Prime. Of course, if he had $$, he would not have come up with such heresy. But indignity is a powerful driver.