10 Odd Writing Habits Of Famous Writers

Stephen King eventually realized that drugs and alcohol might partially fuel his writing, but eventually, it would lead to addiction and dependence. Hunter S. Thompson, the gonzo journalism legend, either didn't know or didn't care. It was probably a combination of both.

Thompson's drug and alcohol intake was legendary, yet the prolific writer of novels like Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas was not only able to function but sustain a lengthy career.

Here's just a sample of Thompson's typical day of cocktails, hard drugs, and writing. Please don't attempt this at home—or anywhere else for that matter.