In the midst of the never-ending tussle of work and work, one must make time to entertain oneself. He must find a way to entertain himself. It could be a Chaplin film or a practical joke; a chess game or an afternoon nap; a mug of coffee or a casual whistle. checking e-mail, watching a movie, traveling, or learning.

Thus, in order to stay "alive," each of us has devised some method or another. Some people simply work for them. They range from musicians to painters, illustrators, and film directors. Computer hackers to gossip mongers, magazine editors to humble cartoonists.