Having spent a life walking on the wire without a net, it's always good to hear from another who's done the same. Neil Gaiman's speech should be archived and re-visited and passed along to all who stare into the fire and wonder if they dare describe what they find there. Choosing to create art of any sort is to make an irrational bet on yourself — one that, against all odds, will pay off if you have the courage to follow your heart. Never work for money. Money is simply a byproduct of what you do when something seems so important you can't imagine doing anything else.