

Wacom tablet, $370

"I'm used to drawing and writing in journals. This lets me do that right into the computer."

Pancakes from the Summit Diner in Summit, N.J., $3.45

"I grew up going to the diner, and I eat there whenever I'm in the area. The pancakes always taste just as good."

Chibull action figure, $200

"I had this as a child, and it showed me that toys can be appealing without being from a well-known movie or television show."

UCC coffee drink, $1

"In Japan, they sell this in vending machines. Here, only Asian markets carry it. It's delicious--the perfect shot of caffeine. One every four hours, and I can handle anything."

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, $12

"This book is about motivating yourself as an artist, and it changed the way I work."

... and What I Covet

A trip to the annual Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, W.Va.--including travel, hotel, tour, Mothman hayride, and admission to the Mothman Museum, about $700.

"I'm fascinated by the Mothman legend. A guy with red eyes and wings? It's ridiculous. When I have time, I want to go to the festival."