An enigmatic figure to say the least.
An enigmatic figure to say the least.
There have been many people thought to be a genius who are also insane. I am not an expert in this matter, but I'd have to put Fischer in this category.
edit.. thanks WMR (next message). Used the edit so I wouldn't be only one away! I think it means I have wasted a lot of time "Searching for REDS info" (some will get it).
Last edited by RedFanAlways1966; 01-18-2008 at 08:52 AM.
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I learned a lot about chess from his "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" book. A true chess genius, no doubt. His behavior during the last two-thirds of his life, though, is what one could only describe as "regrettable".
We'll burn that bridge when we get to it.
Originally Posted by RedFanAlways1966
I agree. A great chess player but to quote Barney Fife, "He (was) a nut." I think a lot of geniuses kind of straddle that line.
It's one I walk every hour of every day.
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It's one I walk every hour of every day.
Let us know when you finally cross over to genius.
Dear Bobby,
Bet you didn't see that move coming.
Sincerely,
Reaper
Lennon was asked if he considered himself a genius. He responded that there is that "fine line" between genius and insanity. And since he's never been committed, he must be a genius. Humility wasn't one of his strong points though.
There is such a class as super genius too
Last edited by GAC; 01-19-2008 at 08:21 AM.
"In my day you had musicians who experimented with drugs. Now it's druggies experimenting with music" - Alfred G Clark (circa 1972)
Oh man!
"In my day you had musicians who experimented with drugs. Now it's druggies experimenting with music" - Alfred G Clark (circa 1972)
Well, there are geniuses, but there are also just jerks. Bobby Fischer was probably a genius and probably crazy, and maybe those are excuses for each other, but neither excuses jerkdom.
There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.
Guy was antisemitic and hated Americans. Pretty much dont care about the guy but that movie Searching for Bobby Fisher wasnt terrible
also would like to add
Bobby Fischer, where is he, I dunno, I dunno, Bobby Fisher, where is he? I dunno, I dunno. Who's that indian in my tee-pee? It's me, It's me!
Last edited by Bip Roberts; 01-19-2008 at 11:21 AM.
"Checkmate"
--God
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