I was scheduled to shoot musician Jay Reatard in the summer of ’08, the day after his show opening for Spoon in Brooklyn at Prospect Park. After his set he left the show. His manager found him the following evening, having not slept, getting a manicure, and drinking a fifth of vodka (that would be one of the larger bottle sizes).
If ever you think you’re not pushing yourself hard enough and need some inspiration, watch this video. I’d call that pure passion.