Sometimes it's to your advantage for people to think you're crazy.

Thelonious Sphere Monk
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If you are crazy, you will make people think that you can do amazing things. If you are not, well… people will think that you’re crazy and will stop listening to what you have to say. The truth is that sometimes it’s best to act crazy in order to get what you want.

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