For me its something to drink, usually coke, something to snack on, either lollies or bikkies and music of choice for the last little while is the sound track to Queen of the Damned. I also like Karma by Delerium, Book of Secrets by Loreena McKennit, and various other mixed compilations I can sing to without thinking about the words. With Headphones on so I can listen really loud, and sing really tunelessly so I dont hear myself LOL Oh and I like to turn the main light off and turn my reading halogen light around to it backlights me, i can see my shadow on the bedroom wall while im boogying to the music while im rendering :) Almost always prefer to work at night to get something creative done, im a 'moderate owl' not by choice but by lifestyle, if I had a choice I would be an 'extreme owl'