Quote: john lucas 101 @ May 7 2009, 1:58 PM BSTA bi-polar dentist
Be afraid, be very afraid.
Creativity and Mental Illness Page 2
Quote: john lucas 101 @ May 7 2009, 1:58 PM BSTA bi-polar dentist isn't a terribly romantic notion, neither is a manic-depressive postman especially interesting.
I don't know, at least you'd get your mail on time occasionally.
Quote: David Bussell @ May 7 2009, 2:07 PM BSTI don't know, at least you'd get your mail on time occasionally.
Just curious, what is - on time?
Quote: john lucas 101 @ May 7 2009, 1:58 PM BSTThe whole creativity/mental illness thing is such an old debate.
There are plenty of mentally ill people with absolutely no interest/ability in the performing arts fields at all, but it isn't seen as a particular virtue with them, is it? A bi-polar dentist isn't a terribly romantic notion, neither is a manic-depressive postman especially interesting.
More like a Bi-Molar dentist.
Quote: Little Jersey Devil @ May 7 2009, 2:29 PM BSTMore like a Bi-Molar dentist.
Oh dear oh dear oh dear!
Quote: Little Jersey Devil @ May 7 2009, 2:29 PM BSTMore like a Bi-Molar dentist.
That's like a call to Marc P, and he'll rush from anywhere just to pun...
Dan
Its a similar debate to the rags to riches one where they say if you a deprived of something you work harder to get it and over-compensate.
But in all these cases its never 100% accurate, there are plenty of people who buck the trend.
Quote: David Bussell @ May 7 2009, 2:07 PM BSTI don't know, at least you'd get your mail on time occasionally.
Yeah, sometimes he'll put a bow on it and sometimes it will be covered in his shit.
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." "
The finished product!
An excellent example of the way a joke can be improved.
I wonder; was the original posted on BSG critique? 
Quote: chipolata @ May 7 2009, 12:47 PM BSTI think it's something of a cliche to suggest writers have mental illnesses. I'm not saying a lot don't have problems, but to link it to creativity seems lazy and unimaginative. I'm sure there are lots of perfectly normal non-loopy writers out there.
So you are saying I am not normal? 
Quote: swerytd @ May 7 2009, 2:41 PM BSTThat's like a call to Marc P, and he'll rush from anywhere just to pun...
Dan
It's the tooth!
He's got his filling
Quote: swerytd @ May 7 2009, 2:41 PM BSTThat's like a call to Marc P, and he'll rush from anywhere just to pun...
Dan
swerytd didn't finish the sentence:
'That's like a call to Marc P, and he'll rush from anywhere just to pun...'
...ish someone for using bad grammar. 
Quote: Morrace @ May 7 2009, 2:51 PM BSTThe finished product!
An excellent example of the way a joke can be improved.
I wonder; was the original posted on BSG critique?
Isn't there a version where it's Jim Davidson.
And the Dr says oh that is tragic because your; an unfunny, wife beating, racist c**t.
Then shoots him.
Dpressed don't waste time having a life and have lots of time to obsess on stuff.
All top stuff for an aspiring comedy writer.
Hey Dan
It's not just us writers who suffer - don't forget Birdwatchers can also be affected.
Here's a random clip for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqeQRuIZYOA
Mark Knopfler teaching Bill Oddie how to play the guitar. How did I miss that when it was on telly?
It's got pathos, comedy and a musical legend.
After the clip you can enjoy a nice little interlude with Mark K and his classical guitar.
And yes Dan I did get my writing done first. I'm currently avoiding 'chores'.
Quote: Jane P @ May 7 2009, 5:24 PM BSTAnd yes Dan I did get my writing done first. I'm currently avoiding 'chores'.
I'm currently avoiding 'whores'.