There's a practical problem about time and energy, and a more subtle problem of what it does to a writer's head, to continually analyze why they write, where it all comes from, where it's going to.
I am ashamed to admit I watch a lot of reality shows like The Osbournes and The Bachelor.
When you're playing the same dirty dozen night after night, the moments that keep it fresh are those when you just let go and trust everyone.