Glenn Gould
Eccentric as genius. Born in Toronto in 1932 (died in 1982) Gould is one of Canada’s most famous eccentrics. A child musical prodigy, at the age of 15 years, he became a professional concert pianist...
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Architecture has attracted some spectacular eccentrics. Sarah Winchester, widow of the American arms manufacturer Oliver Winchester, believed the ghosts of people killed by her husband’s rifles would...
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Screaming Lord Sutch, despite having no connection with the peerage, was known for his horror-themed stage show, dressing as Jack the Ripper pre-dating the shock rock antics of Alice Cooper. He...
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There are many stories of famous eccentrics sprinkled throughout history. We would be remiss if we did not include some of these in our documentary. Some eccentrics are pejoratively considered...
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