Is it true that Lynch had a paper route while he was making ERASERHEAD?
2a. Yes. To make ends meet, Lynch delivered the Wall Street Journal for $48.50 a week on a 210-paper route. Filming was constantly interrupted as a result. This gave the others a chance to eat, change the lighting for a new scene, or just to rest. Fred Elmes: “I know occasionally, the Wall Street Journal didnt get delivered.