Pianist with Tourettes

[steveg]

Nick Van Bloss is a pianist who travelled the world giving concerts. Then 15 years ago he gave that up because he could no longer control his tourettes while on stage.

This past week though he has returned to the stage

Here is a few links for his interviews

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8022015.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8022015.stm)

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/classical/article6182306.ece

Has anyone else got stories of similar people to Nick who strive and fight to manage their disability?

[lindaw]

Duncan Honeybourne is a Classical Pianist who has Asperger Syndrome. He has overcome considerable difficulties and performs on the world stage. You can visit his website at www.duncanhoneybourne.moonfruit.com (http://www.duncanhoneybourne.moonfruit.com) catch him if you can he is FAB!!:D