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I prefer to have music.

This is in part because my computer is in the same room as the TV and my other half's computer (and my other half is generally watching TV). Sticking headphones on makes it easier for me to ignore the TV.

I find it very difficult to concentrate in silence. I can't drive in silence, for example. So if I'm to get anything done I have to have some background noise.

Lyrics will often help influence my writing, particularly songs with interesting subject matter. But I never find music distracting.