I could work in my studio without anyone complaining that I had n't taken care of an errand or stopped by the store for milk . If there was rumbling to that effect , I 'd just shrug my shoulders and say , " I ' m sorry , but I did n't have the car today . " And , on the whole , I ' m happy with my no - car - half - the - day situation .

Q with options: Give answer the following question using evidence from the above passage: Why is the narrator working in the studio so diligently ?
Select from: + They need to be able to drink and work .. + They need to be able to focus .. + None of the above choices .. + They need to be able to smoke ..
They need to be able to focus .