Well, it's not about money. Antoine has better opportunity to acheive that most folks do. He is making a living as a player with hope of a bigger payday. If that doesn't pan out, he has many connections that could lead to job offers, and who knows, perhaps a Michael Holley or someone like him will work with him to write a riches to rags tale that may be compelling, and may have some important cautionary value.
The big issue is whether Antoine can get his emotional life and compulsions dealt with so that he can be satisfied as a person whether or not he ever again makes big bucks.