Does great art come out of suffering? In 1922, one of the greatest poets and composers of his generation smashed a window and ran from a hospital wearing only his pyjamas. He did not make it far before being caught by the police - but he tried again. It was decided then that he would need to be moved to a more secure institution.
Pain and Gain
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