I know it's a lame question, and I am a bit old for this (over 35 now). However, I am such a sucker for the saying that "find what you love to do and you don't need to work a day in your life", I just want to keep on searching [more inside]
posted by kingfish on Nov 7, 2009 - 23 answers

Are there any stories of people notable/talented/successful in their field who started out being completely crap? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Oct 5, 2009 - 32 answers

Help me understand the writing industry, specifically as it relates to Hollywood, etc. [more inside]
posted by arniec on Jun 5, 2009 - 19 answers

I connect very different groups together, and I also tend to make people famous. Where in the world could I make a living out of this? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 18, 2009 - 19 answers

Who are the keyboard players who are really wowing you these days? I'm looking to enhance my listening pleasure. Any style or genre is fine. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Nov 13, 2008 - 17 answers

Do agents for Lighting Designers exist, and where do I look to find one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Who are the most talented guitar players alive today? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jun 27, 2008 - 92 answers

Have you ever known someone with so much artistic potential, who does nothing with it? [more inside]
posted by self on May 25, 2008 - 52 answers

At what point do you give up on trying to learn a musical instrument? Are some seemingly "normal" skills impossible for some people to learn even with time and instruction? Can lack of skill trump desire? [more inside]
posted by pixlboi on Apr 24, 2008 - 51 answers

What impressive new talent can I learn in a month? [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd on Mar 2, 2008 - 45 answers

Encouraging musical talent in a 4yro? [more inside]
posted by bystander on Jun 5, 2007 - 36 answers

Hi, All, Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated..What type of jobs would I be qualified for? For the last 8 years I've worked as a talent agent (representing actors, models, voiceover talent for commercial projects) and seek a job/career move into a different area/field. Side note: My prior experience is in the music business (primarily as a lyricist/songwriter/musician). [more inside]
posted by bydar on Feb 15, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm looking for an application (web based) to keep track of our company talents [more inside]
posted by Leech on Jan 8, 2007 - 10 answers

What does running a talent agency entail? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Oct 30, 2006 - 2 answers

Yesterday, I interviewed with a headhunting/creative talent agency. Should I sign up with them formally? [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Aug 9, 2006 - 10 answers

How to bite without leaving long-lasting bruises? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 27, 2006 - 15 answers

A couple of months ago I read an article that stated that world class athletes or musicians were not that much more talented than other people: they just worked harder. Does anybody know which article I mean? I am also interested to learn other opinions about this. How good can you become if you are very motivated and willing to invest the time? My personal interest is in long distance running, but I am also interested in general stories/opinions/articles.
posted by davar on May 13, 2006 - 23 answers

What kind of freelance work is right for me? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Nov 21, 2005 - 3 answers