Even as a kid I never believed in the regular 9 to 5 lifestyle (still don't). I guess that's been a problem with my attitude towards a lot of things. As a kid I always liked reading & writing. I wasn't some nerd or nothin', I hung out with the Homies and talked plenty of shit, but on spare time I did write a lot. Teachers in high school would call me "The Future Author."
I always dreamed of writing a script to a movie or working in some type of entertainment field. I've despised every 9 to 5 I've ever had and everytime I've been laid off (which has been plenty), I've always thought..."Fuck it, this gives me more time to do what I really want to do and follow my dream at 100%."
If it's truly your dream (within reason), keep going after it!