I was told to avoid the business all together because of the rejection. People would say to me, 'Don't you want to have a normal job and a normal family?' I guess that would be good advice for some people, but I wanted to act.

Art is so subjective, and people can react however they want.

So far, there's nothing to hang a rejection on.

I wasn't a good waitress, but I was told that I was very nice and charming, so people liked me anyway.

I've seen people go through divorces and stuff, crossroads that don't end well. Often.

This business is very challenging--you must get used to rejection no matter what level you are at. Not everyone is going to like what you do or what you have to offer; however, if you can't see yourself doing anything else, and you have the drive and ambition, get the training and go for it. Because there is nothing more rewarding