The Artistry of Sleep: Photos of Icons Getting Some Shut-Eye

Sleep time is not wasted time, least of all for the creative. At night, the brain is a lot more active than it seems, sometimes producing bursts of creative inspiration: music, literature, scientific insights. What follows are some famously creative folks stealing a little sleep — and perhaps trolling for ideas.

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Sleep time is not wasted time, least of all for the creative. At night, the brain is a lot more active than it seems, sometimes producing bursts of creative inspiration: music, literature, scientific insights. What follows are some famously creative folks stealing a little sleep — and perhaps trolling for ideas.

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