Several years ago, while on jury duty another time in pre ipod days, I had just purchased a 2 CD set of recordings of Michael Coleman, the great Irish fiddler. It came with an approximately 100 page booklet with the story of his life and music. I served so long that time, I was able to read the entire booklet during my jury service. (Of course, just during the times I was waiting around in between things!)

As for your friend, I guess he found the setting inspirational? (not!) I hope the legal pad was free, at least.