Replying to Anyone have their pilot licence?

Recently I have been looking into getting my pilot licence. It's always been something I've wanted to do but I don't know how. I figure there are some flight schools and all that in my area which I will look into and shouldn't be hard to find. But I am wondering when it is all said and done how much could I expect it to cost? What can I do with it other than the obvious, flying. Anyone on here making a career out of flying?