The Ephemeral Dream of Artistic Purity Bill Nighy's candid account of his time in Paris as a struggling writer raises uncomfortable questions about the myth of the starving artist.
His experiences serve as a reminder that chasing artistic dreams to the City of Light can be a recipe for disappointment.
The romanticized notion of writing in charming cafés or strolling through Montmartre is at odds with the harsh realities of making a living.