I've known people like him over the years, minus the fame and money of course, but as far as being mentally unwell while having moments of extreme clarity far beyond what most people are capable of, it's a fascinating combo because once someone has experienced the social stigma of being "crazy" it's like ripping off a bandaid and they no longer fear what other people think of them, and so ever after when they have those moments of intense clarity they really dgaf how anyone reacts they'll just blurt it out casually like they're talking about the weather or sportsball with no fucks given