Ted Geisel found that shaving inspired creative thoughts and ideas. He even kept a file of ideas called the “Shaving File.” While shaving one morning, Ted pondered the swank party from the night before and compiled what he calls his first poem:

Mrs. Van Bleck
Of the Newport Van Blecks
Is so god damn rich
She has gold-plated sex
Whereas Miggles and Mitzi
And Bitzie and Sue
Have the commonplace thing
And it just has to do.

From Dr. Seuss and Mr. Geisel, A Biography by Judith and Neil Morgan.