Never have sex with students. It is a sad truth that the world does not really care whether you ever compose a concerto or paint a work of genius. You must generate your own drive and your own supports. Tenure is a great prize, but for some artistic souls, it can be a prison. But it will also mean colder weather, chilly manners, and icy colleagues who hate each other.
Help is nigh.
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