Chris Martin says he wants to stay awake practically 24 hours a day so he doesn’t miss the lightning bolt of inspiration to write his next hit for Coldplay.
The 44-year-old chart topping star says he tried to avoid sleeping at night – instead preferring naps and meditation to keep himself energised.
The singer – who has released eight albums and 36 singles with his award-winning band – claims his greatest inspiration comes in the dead of night, at which time he is already poised to scribble down notes.
And the Grammy award winning star claims he received advice on how best to nap by the trainer of a champion Ultimate Fighting Championship star.
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