Now that I look back on it, having retired from being a reporter, it was kind of romantic. It was a wonderful way to live one's life, just as I imagined it would be when I was 6 or 7.
I could tell you which writer's rhythms I am imitating. It's not exactly plagiarism, it's falling in love with good language and trying to imitate it.
It's best to leap into something you know you love. You might change your mind later, but that is the privilege of youth.
The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege.