Out of the mouths of …

From John Cleese comes advice on writing, creativity, getting in the zone, and interruptions:

While we can all use tips on such things, I made a connection that I don’t think is too eisegetical: If we need to make a “tortoise enclosure” or “oasis” — boundaries of space and time — to “play” for the sake of creativity, what would it take to pray — to commune with God so as to listen, and not just yammer like the guy in the “Coffee with Jesus” video?

It’s 10 pm on Saturday Night. I think I should go to my Oasis now.