The chief concern of the French Impressionists was the discovery of balance between light and dark.
Some think that by preparing to deal with crises you make them more likely. I think the wiser judgment is the contrary. In this area at least, if you want peace or stability, it's better to prepare for war or instability.
I started auditioning when I was about 10 and I didn't get my first job until I was 12, and two years at that age is really hard.

