harrell does not suffer from bipolar disorder. he has schizophrenia, which is altogether different. also, your statement that anyone who knows about severe bipolar knows that most people with this condition accomplish nothing with their lives is erroneous. i have worked with a great many individuals who have this condition who lead rewarding and productive lives. furthermore, a short list of accomplished people who coped with their bipolar disorder (or manic depression) include rosemary clooney, dick cavett, jonathan winters, peter gabriel, ted turner...