Mason Currey

Probably the kind of book you should keep next to your bed, or, if you're that kind of person (and I am), in the bathroom, for occasional reading. A wonderful cross section of artists included here, from writers to inventors, architects to painters, and philosophers to composers. While there was a certain number of artists for whom Benzedrine popping helped get the work done, there we just as many who required nothing more than the same breakfast daily (eggs seem to be a favorite). I was struck by for how many walks (more than once daily) and naps seemed to provide the day's main structure.

So. I have the main structure down. Now to fill in the gaps between walks and naps more profitably!… (more)