A struggling comedian is pouring his heart out to Jerry Seinfeld, questioning his life choices after a decade of trying to make it big. He’s comparing himself to his friends with their stable jobs, families, and houses, feeling like he’s missing out on life.
Seinfeld, with a look of mild disgust, cuts him off. “Let me tell you my favourite story about show business,” he says.
Glenn Miller’s orchestra is on its way to a gig when their plane can’t land at the gig location due to horrible weather, forcing them to touch down in a snowy field. These musicians, all decked out in suits and lugging their instruments, are trudging through the slushy snow when they stumble upon a little house. Peering inside, they see the perfect family scene – parents and kids gathered around a warm fireplace, laughing and enjoying dinner together.
Shivering and drenched, one cold, wet musician turns to another and asks, “How do people live like that?”
Jerry Seinfeld’s point?
Even when things get tough, artists and performers often can’t imagine trading their unconventional, exciting lives for what most consider “normal.” It’s a reminder that the path of pursuing your passion, despite its challenges, can be the most fulfilling one.
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