The phrase “when you grow up” strikes a nerve with me, because there really isn’t a date when you can say “Today I am all grown up”; you never stop learning and growing, and occupations in modern western societies tend to be subject to frequent change.
Considering Josh’s comment, I would respond with “So what songs have you written or sung so far?” or “Which songs & songwriters have you studied?” To AP I would say “What stories have you written so far?” or “Which authors have you studied?” Don’t wait until you’re “all grown up” to practice and prepare for what you want to do with your life.
Like my grandma used to say, “Dream big because dreams are cheap.”
Sorry for the “rant”. I guess I used to think that being 20-something meant you were “all grown up”, but that isn’t actually the case…
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