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“Obsessive devotion to creating can spark that which is called…” quote by Paul Russo — Download Open image

“Obsessive devotion to creating can spark that which is called 'genius.' Smarter or more gifted? The 'madness' is the insatiable drive to discover, achieve and create. Monomania can develop into 'genius,' as the individual delves deeper into the process leaving normal parameters behind.”

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