I will always be a part 1, yo, I adore the process of learning so much and I would never want to finish learning. I've been published, I've done contract work and worked in studios but my heart is all in artistic process. It's such an amazing thing to study and learn and explore the act of creating. Interacting with other artists and writers along the way has only deeper rooted this love of the critical-thinking side in my process.
More number 1's, yo! Professionalism is great, be serious about what you're doing but never give up on that refreshing feeling of being new to your craft, it keeps you alive!!