a) yes, b) yes, and why: If I had to get back on and work again, I would and could. Me loves New York. Of all the physical jobs, this one was the best. Hardship? Whatever. I'd love to do it again too so I don't feel so damn guilty, like some outsider deserter. Doing runs for my studio at work just ain't the same.
But I'm past that stage now - got to devote everything to seeking my path and making my art, do the one thing I know I'm here to do. I am now a messenger of design.