<p>I agree with so many points here. Great discussion. Also, I’m a little more cynical–I think of those 70, there are some who don’t deserve it, whatever that means. Some people also make it through elite connections, extreme beauty, or other factors that have nothing to do with effort or artistry. And there are many people who are immensely talented and who work their butts off and do all the right things, but for whatever reason, never reach the success they aspired to. It’s not an easy business, that’s for sure. None of the arts is. I’m a writer and the vast majority of writers I know, even when they’re successful by any metric - published 10 books, say - have made a pittance and face rejection constantly. As the saying goes, you’re only as good as your last book (or booking!). Ah well, onwards and upwards!</p>