you are right. but there are a lot of people that would like nothing better than to see you fail. re: 98% of authority. I've always thought it funny that growing up everyone tells you to follow your dreams and nothing can stop you and whatnot, but as soon as you choose a path, or your dream falls outside the realm of what's socially acceptable, then there are people at every turn trying to discourage you from doing what you really want to do. But you know yourself better than any of those people, so give the magical middle finger and walk on down your road. You will be much happier for it. and when I say "you" I really mean "me".
awwwwww, burly!!! but ya, richie, you'r eright. it may sound awfully cliche, but it's the truth. anything is possible.