You can't live your life blaming your failures on your parents and what they did or didn't do for you. You're dealt the cards that you're dealt. I realised it was a waste of time to be angry at my parents and feel sorry for myself.
Many of America's historical cornbreads were staple breads for people who didn't have many other options.
Don't know about a cabaret act right now, would actually prefer a role in a broadway musical.