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My brain kind of rolls pretty fast when I'm conscious. It's constantly looking for stuff to do. Like if I'm in my house and I'm hanging out, I tend to be listening to music whilst watching a film whilst sending e-mails.

— Dominic Monaghan

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

For me, playing music is like meditating - I just play and don't really think about what I'm doing, I just let it happen.

— Rick Wright

I have music in my brain all the time, all sorts.

— Daniel Barenboim

I write while listening to music, mostly because the world beyond my headphones is too chaotic.

— Dean Bakopoulos

My mind wanders terribly. I'm not wholly annoyed by my daydreaming as it has been immense use to me as regards imaginative thought, but it doesn't help when it comes to concentration. And writing needs concentration - lots of it.

— Jasper Fforde

I don't really listen to music when I work. I really have to focus on one thing at a time. I like a lot of quiet and peace when I'm working or when I'm thinking or when I'm reading.

— Shahzia Sikander

I listen to music almost any time I'm not sleeping, 'hanging out' with specific people, or showering.

— Tao Lin

I don't listen to music when I'm writing, but I often do when I'm reworking, editing or when I need to relax.

— Joanne Harris

I listen to music constantly while writing.

— Orson Scott Card

I go through periods listening to specific types of music. Because I'm a musician, listening to music is... it's a bit like work for me. A little bit.

— James McBride

✗Opposing Perspectives

I'm a visual thinker, thrill seeker, and I'm easily distracted. I see everything I'm writing, and I think it naturally affects the pace of things.

— Patrick Carman