I  must say I think people in this day and age are pursueing their passion harder than ever, and with more furvor, tenacity, and persistence.  I think back in the day people would sort of "give up the ghost" after a few years, but lately with the help of good old MySpace what it seems like people are pursuing their dreams long into to their late 20's and 30's.  And that rocks cause I'm getting older and will never give up the pursuit of my dream.  It defines me, so how could I give it up.  Everyone knows that 30 is the new 20 and so on and so forth.  Why retire and be bored and rich when you can die in pursuit of something you love?