The peculiar habits of famous writers

Drugs and alcohol, lying down with a cigarette, green makeup—just another day at the office for these wordsmiths.

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The rest of the year, he practiced moderation.

I don’t recommend this method of writing, but it’s certainly worked for him (who shall remain nameless).

But his is certainly not the strangest method of writing. As a recent Flavorwire feature illustrates, some of the greatest authors in contemporary literature have had their own peccadilloes.

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