Is Being Eccentric A Good Thing?

Is Being Eccentric A Good Thing? In Eccentrics: A Study of Sanity and Strangeness, psychiatrist David Weeks explains that eccentrics are physically healthier and significantly happier than “normal” people. He notes that eccentrics are wildly diverse yet share common characteristics. What is an eccentric person like? Eccentric behavior is often considered whimsical or quirky, although