If I ever become a published author, and someone interviews me and asks me where I get my ideas, I swear I'll say my hairdryer. Because the sad thing is, my hairdryer is probably the most inspirational thing I own. I don't get ideas and inspiration when listening to music or contemplating the universe, I get my inspiration when I'm drying my hair. Occasionally when brushing my teeth, too. In fact that sounds better.

Intvr: "So, could you tell us the source of your inspiration?"
Me: "My toothbrush."
Intvr: "...your what?"
Me: "Toothbrush. You know, bristley, plastic, you go brushbrushbrush on your teeth with it?"
Intvr: "I...see."