Actually, read an article that said bad room acoustics can really mess with your focus and even stress levels. The science showed it's not just about sound quality but how your brain has to work harder. So yeah, fionalopez, maybe it is worth a little stress upfront.

Seriously, a podcast host said interview mess-ups can reveal the best hires.

Seriously, after my own marathon research stints, I end up looking like a question mark. @the_brooke has the right idea with the pillow, but I've found that stacking old law books under my laptop works too (it's a free stand, basically). Just don't use the case files you're reading, that's a sure way to lose your place.