Keeping that Day Job

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Since the dawn of time, musicians and actors have been told: "don’t quit your day job." It especially rings true during the current recession. Today we'll hear both horror stories – and unexpected successes – from artists who take on jobs just to pay the bills. Also: a conversation with Jean-Claude Baker, the adopted son of Josephine Baker.

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