Craft: Questioning and configuring silence

Martin, Schuyler, Wright, Rich

I drove a taxi in New York City for five years. When I was driving, I would not speak unless I was asked a direct question (apart from “Good morning” or “Thank you.”) My natural state is to be quiet, to withdraw into myself, or to observe. When I’m asked a question, I prefer to pause and think about it before answering.

Although I listen to music constan…