7. The Fridge of Doom: Dead Mice and Art Kits

Renowned for his offbeat artistry, David Lynch once stored dead mice in his freezer as part of an ambitious project. This art guru, known for his eclectic skills—from filmmaking to furniture design—had envisioned a ‘mouse kit’ similar to his infamous dissected animal pieces from the 70s. Although the mouse kit never materialized, his artistic eccentricities carried on for decades, featuring everything from dead bees to cigarette ashes.

6. The Mysterious Case of the Ghosted Woody Woodpeckers

In a curious turn of events back in 1981, Lynch spotted five stuffed Woody Woodpecker dolls at a gas station and promptly adopted them, naming them Bob, Dan, Pete, Buster, and Chucko. Lynch believed they radiated happiness despite the world's suffering. However, as their behavior took a dark twist, he sadly had to part ways with his quirky companions.

5. A Jedi Switcheroo: Almost Directing Star Wars!

Imagine a David Lynch-directed Star Wars film! After his success with The Elephant Man, he was approached by George Lucas for Return of the Jedi. Initially saying no, discussions lingered, making Lynch Lucas's top choice for weeks. However, as contracts rolled in for another sci-fi venture—Dune—it seems the galaxy was spared a surreal Jabba the Hutt encounter.

4. A Laugh Too Far: A Hernia from Hilarity

During a recording session for Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Lynch found himself in the hospital—thanks to laughter. While working with composer Angelo Badalamenti, Lynch cracked up so hard at his friend’s exaggerated singing that he ended up with a hernia. Worth it? Absolutely—he’s still celebrated for creating one of the greatest soundtracks of all time!

3. Ancient Vibes: Crafting 12th Century Tunes

In the mid-90s, Lynch expanded his artistic horizons into music, even producing a whole album of 12th-century religious music alongside singer Jocelyn Montgomery. This intriguing project, inspired by German nun Hildegard Von Bingen, resulted in a collection of ethereal hymns that combined choral elements with diverse sounds—from swords to bulls!

2. Mad About Mad Men

Despite his previously skeptical view of TV, Lynch became a huge fan in his latter years, particularly enamored with Mad Men. So deep was his obsession that he referred to stars Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss by their character names at their first meeting! Moss humorously noted they had no choice but to roll with it.

1. Lynch vs. Big Tables: A Furniture Crusade

Lynch, the artisan of dreams and spaces, had a strong aversion to big tables. Having dabbled in construction and furniture-making, he believed oversized tables cramped rooms and sparked unpleasant mental energy. Lynch’s meticulous craftsmanship can be seen in many of his films and is a testament to his unique vision of space.