We were lucky to catch up with Henry Aguirre recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Henry thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s jump back to the first dollar you earned as a creative? What can you share with us about how it happened?
The first time I ever got paid for my creative work was on the second show I was booked as a stand-up comic.
The first few months of doing stand-up, I wasn’t trying to get booked to get paid but rather to get stage time.
So the first show I was ever booked on, I was compensated with an alcoholic drink. Win for me!
So when I received my drink for the second show, I was content.
After the show the promoter walked up to me and ask for my cash app. He said I had did a great job, something about the crowd, and he appreciated that I brought a few people to watch the show . He paid me $20 that night for a 10min set.
This was the first time I was paid money for my creative work and the first time I really considered making money with comedy.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
My name is Henry the 3rd and I’m a writer.
My passion for writing started as a child. We didn’t have much growing up except for a few toys and our school supplies.
It was around 6th grade when I started reading short stories and wanted to write my own. I was captivated by metaphors, similes, and oxymorons. Once I found out you could have fun with words, I was hooked!
Today, I’ve written over 300 poems, songs, short stories, and jokes.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
Patients. You have to learn to be patient. So many times we want our work or project to be completed already, but creating is a process. Even God took 6 days to create his work.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The freedom of expression art allows all of us to have. I can be whoever I want to be when I’m writing.
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