Posted AT 9:39 AM EDT on 07/09/05
Quirks, creativity may go hand-in-hand: report
Having a few personal quirks or feeling at odds in social situations may not be such bad things after all, according to the findings of a new U.S. study.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University say those who exhibit odd behaviour may also be more likely to excel creatively.
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