Singing is my profession - there is no plan B.
Interpretation
Embrace your passion with commitment, leaving no room for alternatives.
In this quote, Van Morrison emphasizes the importance of fully dedicating oneself to a chosen profession or passion, in this case, singing. By stating that there is 'no plan B,' he suggests that true success comes from unwavering commitment and belief in one's path, rather than having a backup plan that could undermine one's determination and focus.
In practice
A motivational speech for artists at a music festival.
Well, it's a marvelous night for a Moondance_x000D_ _x000D_ With the stars up above in your eyes..._x000D_ _x000D_ And I'm trying to please to the calling_x000D_ _x000D_ Of your heart-strings that they play soft and low_x000D_ _x000D_ And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush_x000D_ _x000D_ And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush..._x000D_ _x000D_ One more Moondance with you in the moonlight_x000D_ _x000D_ On a magic night
I write songs. Then I record them. And later, maybe I perform them on stage. That's what I do. That's my job. Simple. I don't feel comfortable doing interviews. My profession is music, and writing songs. I like to do it, but I hate to talk about it...Music is spiritual. The music business is not. Being famous was extremely disappointing for me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it is still a complete drag.
Music is spiritual. The music business is not.
Let go into the mystery_x000D_ Let yourself go_x000D_ You've got to open up your heart_x000D_ That's all I know_x000D_ Trust what I say and do what you're told_x000D_ Baby, and all your dirt will turn_x000D_ Into gold.
I'm very lucky, I'm happy with life because my experiences led me to do what I had to do. I don't have any regrets whatsoever.
I'd love to live in Ireland but I'd like to live as me, not what someone thinks I am. People don't understand - I lived there before I was famous.
But to those who kept saying_x000D_ "It can't be done,"_x000D_ Never are the victories_x000D_ Or the honors won._x000D_ But, rather,_x000D_ By the believing, doing kind,_x000D_ While the doubters_x000D_ Watched from far behind.
Take risks ... be willing to put your mind and your spirit, your time and your energy, your stomach and your emotions on the line. To search for a safe place, to search for an end to a rainbow, is to search for a place that you will hate once you find it. The soul must be nourished along with the bank account and the resume. The best nourishment for any soul is to create your own risks.
You will never stub your toe standing still. The faster you go, the more chance there is of stubbing your toe, but the more chance you have of getting somewhere.
I couldn't disappoint people. I did not want to fail and exhaust myself, because I was the kind of runner who trained so little that I couldn't race again within another 10 days.
If the work is high and far, _x000D_ You must not only aim aright, _x000D_ But draw the bow with all your might.
They who have conquered doubt and fear have conquered failure.
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