Module 5, unit 5B, exercise 4, page 45.0:00
You will hear a conversation between a reporter and Ruth Rolland, an artist.0:08
Choose whether the statements are true, false or not stated.0:13
Perhaps you could begin by telling us how you became interested in art.0:19
Well, surprisingly enough, when I was a child, both my parents used to do a lot of art.0:23
So I grew up surrounded by easels and clay and so on.0:29
But I was never really into it myself.0:33
It was only later in life, when I was having a baby and had to give up my job, that I took up art.0:36
You are known for your painting, but you also do a lot of sculptures.0:43
Which of the two did you begin with?0:46
Although I quickly realized that I'm better at painting.0:50
And when did you realize that you had so much talent?0:53
By 1999, I had been painting for ages and had hundreds of paintings.0:57
One day I sold some of my worst paintings at a local charity.1:03
And of course, I didn't think anything of it.1:08
I mean, no one knew my work anyway.1:11
But a few days later, I got a call from a collector who wanted to see my work.1:14
It was only then that I realized that I had talent.1:20
Anyway, I showed him some of my stuff and he bought four paintings for a total of £25,000.1:25
And I imagine that was just the beginning.1:34
Everything just took off from there.1:38
The phone kept ringing, and I started to have my first real and own exhibitions.1:41
And in some of the major cities, too.1:46
How did you deal with the success, Ruth?1:49
How did you manage the role of a mother and a celebrity artist at the same time?1:51
Most people would think that it's difficult, but I've always had lots of help.1:57
And in fact, I've managed well.2:02
Remember, I still do a lot of my work at home, so I spend a lot of time with my kid.2:05
It sounds like you've truly found your perfect job.2:10
I don't know if I would say the perfect job, but I'm pretty happy, that's for sure.2:13
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