Because I was starting out in my 20's. I wanted to do it on my own. I didn't want to use my dad or have people say I was using him.
A typical neuron makes about ten thousand connections to neighboring neurons. Given the billions of neurons, this means there are as many connections in a single cubic centimeter of brain tissue as there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.

