Whether it's a letter, song lyrics, part of a novel, or instructions on how to fix a kitchen sink, it's writing. You keep your craft honed, you acquire the discipline to finish things. You turn into a self-taskmaster.

I know a girl made of memories and phrases, lives her whole life in chapters and phases.

With you, I would walk anywhere

What would Pop-eye do in a tight spot like this?

Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.

I ain't no drinking man, but temptation got the best of me.

I've done a bit of smuggling, I've run my share of grass. I made enough money to buy Miami, but I piss it away so fast.