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> the creative influence of alcoholism.
I personally think that's an urban legend.
Good literature, like any other good work of art, comes from talent, discipline and hard work.
My art hobby is oil painting.
I'm privileged to know some professional painters whose works reflect enormous imagination and skill.
They're too busy perfecting their skill while enjoying life and making money to have time for more than an occasional glass of wine.
Anyone who does not go overboard- deserves to.
Malcolm Forbes, Sr.