[Vermont Lt]

You have no idea what you are talking about. The amount of time and work needed all year round to maintain the ability to perform is easily ten times the effort and mental stress that it takes to be a plumber or accountant.

[precisionshootist]

So what pro team do you "play" for? Practicing sports, acting, musicianship. No matter what the level it's not "work" it's still "play".