Bill Drummond and Tracey Moberly’s film “Stay” is based around the The Curfew Tower residencies back in 2001. Basically, if memory serves me correctly, artists could apply to stay at the Curfew Tower and produce some art. There were rules in place for those lucky enough to stay at the Curfew Tower. I thought they make a good life list for artists and non-artists alike.

No Smoking in bed

No abuse of other artists work

No self abuse after lights out

No works bigger than…

No works smaller than…

No friends around to stay

No age limit

No nicking cutlery

No curfew

If the Calor gas bottle runs out, refill it at McAllister’s across the road at your own expense

Work hard

Produce something you will be proud of

So I guess we can sum this list up as: lock yourself away and Do The Work. Wise words, whatever you’re aiming to do in life.

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