How do we start?
Have fun. Do not accept defeat. Strive to be happy.
There is no guaranteed way to get to the point where you can make your living with your work, and it has something to do with being at the right place at the right time. But I think we are all responsible for anything we do. Walking down the street, meeting the love of your life or selling a picture. We can do all three in a wonderful, sweet and elegant fashion, or we can fuck it up. It's all up to us.