As long as it was only for a year I think his friend gave him the wrong advice. Sometimes doing a mental cleanse is exactly what's needed. As long as the year out isn't so you can wallow in your misery, but rather to become free of all entanglements and let the creative juices flow.
“The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” - Bertrand Russell
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
Jimi Hendrix







