Same for music with many of us musicians. We didn’t choose it but were chosen by it.

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Maggie Smith: A Life in Pictures

She had a long, award-winning career as a screen and stage actress, finally becoming a household name with her memorable turn in “Downton Abbey.”

I think what you say about 'being chosen' by music is interesting... my grandfather was a cabinet maker, made his own violin and formed a quintet back in the 1930s. My parents played guitar... but I can't read, play or hold a note, can't sing or dance either, but I've always been creative visually.