For years I said if I could only find a comfortable chair I would rival Mozart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical comfort is sometimes cited as a barrier to artistic achievement.
- In plain terms
- Finding a comfy chair helps compose better music.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical needs can impact creative productivity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does comfort help creativity?
- What stops great work?
Another view
It oversimplifies what drives artistic success.
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