Thanks! Focusing is definitely a challenge. Regrettably, one can't have everything they want.

My sympathies to you, sincerely. Self-doubt is the true evil for an artist, I completely understand. Well, that as well as illness and financial strife and whatnot -- I'm sorry to hear those problems interfered with you doing what you wanted. /o\

The lecture is appreciated, lol. I have to remind myself constantly to be brave and persevere, so your words are really very helpful.