Alan, on the other hand, works in inspired periods, often missing meals and sleep in order to get his ideas down on paper. Such periods of intense activity are usually followed by days when he stays in his flat, ______________________________.
Their places of work also reflect their styles. ______________________________; he can always find the books he wants. Alan, on the other hand, has books and magazines all over the place. They are about every subject mostly unconnected with his work but ____________________________________.
listening to Mozart and flicking through magazines
Bob's books are nearly arranged on the shelves
he has special * of making use of unlikely information to enrich his books.