Completely misses the very important necessity of a creative process, which is to work free of self-criticism. Alcohol, which lowers inhibitions for a lot of p

Completely misses the very important necessity of a creative process, which is to work free of self-criticism. Alcohol, which lowers inhibitions for a lot of people, can help with that. That's not to say that everyone should, or even that anyone should all the time -- but it can be a productive tool, just like taking a walk, reading a book, or getting some sleep. I think the larger point that the quippy aphorism is getting at is that one should approach creative work with a sense of openness and abandon, before tightening up and focusing on details. Entertain and explore the variety of "YES" before committing to the bounding "NO"