Vengeance

"What did she say this time?"

"How did you-"

"It's always your mother, and I always know. Now tell me."

"…"

"I'm not going to ask you again. Just tell me."

"She…said that I can't draw. I can't sing. I can't act. I can't do anything and I never shall- You're laughing."

"I'm sorry. Certain phrases make me want to laugh. 'I can't' is one of them."

"I'm glad you find my grief so amusing."

"Look, you need to understand something. The word 'can't' is going to follow you around for the rest of your life. History is filled with people who were told they 'can't' do something. You know what makes them special?"

"What?"

"They did it anyway."

"Pure and simple huh? Just like that?"

"The truth is never pure and always complicated. But yes. Just like that."

"There is always someone telling me I'm not good enough."

"And there will always be someone telling you that you aren't good enough. You have two choices. You can curl up and stop doing everything you love. You can let the world tear you down. Fall apart into a million pieces."

"Or?"

"Or you can stand up and fight. Fight against everyone who says you cannot do something. Teach them a lesson!"

"I don't see how that will help."

"Because you need to go after what you love with a vengeance. Love it, worship it, want it like a wanton lover who is completely insatiable, but please, for the love of all that is holy, don't ever, ever give up on it."

"Oh come on...how many people do you know who have had their dreams come true?"

"Yes, dreams don't come true easily. You have to go after them with a bat and a first aid kit for the broken hearts you will suffer on the way. But it will all be worth it when they all come true."

"And what happens if I do find my dream?"

"That's the best bit."

"Why?"

"Because that's when I'll take your hand... and we'll build you a whole new dream to chase."