There's this fucked up thing where I'm pretty sure I do create better under pressure, but also it slowly kills me and means we die young, so taking the "suffering is good for artists" approach is a bit like saying "their screams are the sweetest as we crush them underfoot" like

Yes, but,
"Things might be tough but it's great for artists! They'll create more!" You might not believe me but going through a lifetime's worth of stress Every Single Week for years and years- is actually not the optimal set of circumstances that inspires artists to create

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