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I have to stick to a VERY strict diet of beer, pizza, beer, curry, beer, burgers, pork rind, beer, bacon sandwiches, kebabs and beer.
Some days it (the strict denial of pleasures others take for granted) gets me down but I have to put my art first and just think of the gift I give to others.



You are a true artist, Ade. I'm trying though, believe me, I'm trying. The problem I encounter is the whole "starving artist" paradox here.

See...I have a bit of a tunnel vision problem. I get to the point where I focus all of my time, energy, and resources on one aspect...typically Wild Turkey and various inexpensive beers (although they come at a premium price now that I'm back in NYC). Which leaves little room in my measly "artist" budget allocated towards pizza, curry, pork rinds, bacon sandwiches, and kebabs.

If only I could find another "corporate sponsorship" to allow further funding of the art.



Well ya KNOW Mark, you COULD always apply for one o' those government grants they seem to be throwin' at everybody nowdays! Ya think a billion or so might help ya get yourself re-established in that particular "field"??? I mean, what's another billion or so today, huh?! THAT ought'a at least keep you stocked full of those "artist supplies" like Wild Turkey for a good long while anyway, RIGHT?!

(well, I suppose that is IF you don't ever invite Yota over to your "studio"!)

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)