busking

But if you are the Prolog programmer, being able to perform is like being Yehudi Menuhin out busking.

Posting generally-available content (e.g., not behind a paywall / registration system) is the equivalent of street performance or busking.

Imagine busking with the lyrics, chords and notes for the song appearing in front of you as you play.

I've even had other kids tell me about a good busking stop they had just left vacant.

So, if you see someone out busking with a lab microscope and a boombox, shouting something about face spiders, then chuck us a quid.

Though he clearly enjoys busking, and he can do as he pleases.

That's why my local city has ordinances actively supporting busking - provided no solicitation for compensation is put forward - because it makes life better.

Slightly off-topic, but I've just written 10 mins of JS soundtracked by your busking.

Freelancing, consulting and other income streams (hurrah for busking!) are all perfectly good ways to try out new projects, learn or improve skills, and bring in some cold hard cash.

I would rather be out on the street busking.

Ballroom dancing, lyrical poetry, busking, popping-and-locking, figure sculpting, going up to strangers and trying to learn something about them, anything.

The society originally described includes in option 1 supporting the fax repair man while he dives into founding a startup, starting a homely little cliffside cafe, busking on the streets or whatever else.

One slight tweak to the "doing what you love" meme: BB reported in an interview years ago that he started off busking Gospel music.

I feel busking is work, where they put in energy and time hoping to receive compensation, just like most people who have "regular" jobs.

Depending on the attitude of the city you are in, your personality and what kind of creative skills you have, you could also potentially make some "hold-over" money quickly by busking (street performance).

"[...] who says entertainment has to be free?" I would: just think about busking.

Busking might drum up a fan base, but bona fide concerts are where the real revenue is.

Busking, meeting people, concerts, parties, urban exploring.