About 10 years ago my boss fired me out of nowhere. I was sick of making money for other people so I started my own business. 
Wow, I'm sorry about getting fired, but it sounds like you've got guts! How do you like the business?
I love set my own hours, do lots of different things, and make about the same I was making. 
Oh that is so great. So many people fantasize about doing that.  Congratulations!