Life: b. August 27, 1955
Birthday: August 27
Having a mood disorder is not synonymous with having artistic talent, but it is true that people in the so-called creative professions-writers, actors, artists, musicians-have a higher than normal incidence of such illnesses, and there are also a disproportionate number of alcoholics in these fields whose drinking may be an attempt to medicate the anxiety of depression.
topic: Depression, Drinking, Artist, Incidence, Mood Disorders, Artistic Talent