Hi Chris — this is by far the most thought-provoking comment anyone has posted on my profile. I used to read a lot — an awful lot actually, but I gradually stopped as I took up creative pursuits (indie film, theater and more recently writing). You are right, I’m more focused on / more interested in what I create. I occasionally pick up a book but don’t get far along unless I force myself — I hadn’t really thought a lot about this — I think I cover up being a bit of an outlier by living in Japan — just another crazy foreigner — Lol — Thanks for commenting!