Having given us vital information on how to sleep -- I like to sit up all night thinking about the movie -- Robert Benchley next tackles the vexing question of how to wake up. He recommends loud noises, a bright attitude, and some vigorous exercise and hygiene. All of which explains why I prefer to go back to sleep. I've mastered that, and think some youngster might wish to specialize in that.

After all, what is the point of getting up anyway? To do things, presumably. But isn't sleeping a thing we do? I know it is for me. So I am holding up my side. Wouldn't it be better to let some hypochondriac or insomniac or whatever it is called handle the problems of getting up? Or let the day handle it without you. If the day doesn't think it worth starting, who am I to say otherwise?

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Mr. Benchley tries his best to demonstrate the routine one should follow to start the day right.

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