Quote: Morrace @ May 7 2009, 5:40 PM BSTI'm currently avoiding 'whores'.
Creativity and Mental Illness Page 3
Quote: David Bussell @ May 7 2009, 1:05 PM BSTThat's the old Pagliaci joke. Alan Moore used it in Watchmen:
"Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says Life is harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world. Doctor says "Treatment is simple. The Great Clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor... I am Pagliaci." "
Yeah... then again clowns are shit.
I am fortunate never to have suffered mental illness so cannot comment on whether it affects creativity. However, MI5 sending subtle derogatory messages through my TV and radio is certainly a hindrance to good writing.