Besides, there's nothing like the thrill of being able to turn down work. I'm much too serious about this. I need to relax and free associate. I switch from Mozart to Del Amitri. Ten new names on my contact list I just hate the feeling of a stale contact list.
New names translate into new career opportunities and challenges.
It can lead to longer gigs and more money. This is no biggie but has never happened to me. Being paid for not working is an odd concept to a free agent. There's something missing and I can't put my finger on it. I switch the music to Miles Davis' Kind of Blue and pace around the room.