Daily Lives of Famous Creative People

flaubert quote(If by “regular” and “orderly,” he means “boring,” I’ve got this covered)

If you’re like me, you’ve read a great book or listened to a great album and thought, “How the hell did this masterpiece come to be?” It’s only natural to want to peek into the lives of the creators–in search of secrets or something to explain the genius.

So, of course, when I saw this post on ShortList.com, I analyzed it intensely. My conclusions? Not many of the greats spent time at a day job (lucky bastards!). And they are not big sleepers (this does not bode well for me). They have an enviable balance of creative work and food/leisure time. Some throw in a little exercise. If I had it my way, I’d live like Charles Darwin–a few daily walks and a nap; but I’d have Beethoven’s bedtime. I can mix and match, right?

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Note: Click on the table for more details about what, exactly, these great minds were doing in each time slot. Interesting stuff.

Source: ShortList.com

 

 

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