It takes a certain level of aspiration before one can take advantage of opportunities that are clearly offered.
I am fussy, about my diet and straining my voice. I know, sounds a bit over the top. But I'm not as bad as I used to be. These days I don't drink alcohol for five days before a show - very dehydrating for the vocal cords, and all that acid reflux. I used to ban it for a fortnight. Nightmare.
Make no mistake, tax cheaters cheat us all, and the IRS should enforce our laws to the letter.