I've been without a TV for over 10 years, and haven't missed it one bit. For periods I've been without the any form of VHS or DVD player too, and just gone to the cinema instead.
I think the problem with having a TV is that it's easier to watch TV than do most other things, but it's not very productive. I once went skiing for a month (which was great b.t.w.), planing on spending the evenings drawing. The little hut I rented had a small TV, and as it turned out I didn't get a lot of drawing done. After skiing all day and cooking dinner, it's was simply easier to lie back and watch TV, than put some actual work into my drawings. I'm pretty sure I would have spent more time drawing, if there had been no TV there.
Of course, you can say that it's my weak will and procrastination...and you would be right. But, there is something to be said for changing the environment around you to promote your goals. For instance by, throwing out the TV and having a ready and clean drawingtable with all my tools, and maybe some inspirational art books lying around.
Ragnar
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