Article: Billy Bob Thornton gives music career equal billing

Billy Bob Thornton might like to change one thing about the life and career he has these days.

"I do have to say that if I could make records more, and do a movie a year that I love and not have to do the movie that I have to make money on, I'd probably be happier," Thornton says.

Of course, he's not suggesting he's not happy. In fact, Thornton's life as a respected actor/writer/director and as a drummer/singer/songwriter brings to mind the saying that "they used to shoot people for having this much fun."

The reality is that Thornton is in a good place. He's happily involved with a girlfriend, has lots of cool friends and gets to do something many people never experience -- pursue two ...

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