While it might sound appropriately grandiose to say that I work on my own terms and pick ‘n’ choose assignments, the truth is that few in the freelance arena, from top singers to art house actors, are fortunate to be consistently offered enviable assignments. ‘Fortunate’ might also mean your track record. And how do you maintain a good track record? You can’t, except by doing your best every time – and trying to do better than the last time!