Cage, John. (1912–1992) Autograph Letter Signed - "Sometimes ideas are hard to come by..."Autograph letter signed from the innovative and influential American composer, evidently a response to a letter from one Chong Chi Tom of Queens, NY inquiring about his work habits. August 30, 1980. 1 p, on the composer's personalized Note O Gram letterhead. In full: "No coffee, no cigarettes any more (Tho I used to smoke 3 1 2 packages a day!) I prefer working during the day, beginning in the morning. Sometimes ideas are hard to come by. I just make