Truman Capote

A drawing after the movie "Infamous," one of two Truman Capote movies made in the last couple of years, about him writing "In Cold Blood." Don't do it, Truman, it will ruin your career!

He actually never took notes, relying intead on his "eidetic memory." That also allowed him to remember and write things the way he wanted. But the pad acts as a prop to prove he's a writer, as opposed to just standing there, sweating.