“Creativity is akin to insanity, say scientists who have been studying how the mind works.”

And I’m sure this comes as a huge surprise to anyone who is, or anyone who knows anyone who is very creative.

According to this article by the BBC News, “highly creative people and those with schizophrenia…lack important receptors used to filter and direct thought.”

So hey—all you creative folks out there? Next time you walk into a wall because you’re preoccupied with plotting, or can’t be arsed to eat because your heroine’s huddling in a cellar, hiding from her stalker, or you’re quite sure you’re hearing those little voices?
You have a perfectly good excuse.

If you’re curious (or want written proof to present at your competency hearing), the article can be found HERE:

(thanks to Saskia Walker for the head’s-up on this article).