Robin Ince on Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal

About

We are delighted to be hosting Robin Ince this year on his upcoming publication on a powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity. _Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal_ reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are. what if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn’t a sign of weakness, but strength?

For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play - a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones.

In _Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal_, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of "being normal" really is. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists and many neurodivergent people he has met along the way, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour.

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: ROBIN INCE is a comedian, actor and writer. The _Guardian_ once declared him a 'becardiganed polymath' which seems about right. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including _The Importance of Being Interested_ and _I'm a Joke and So Are You_. With Professor Brian Cox, he created and presents the award-winning BBC Radio 4 show _The Infinite Monkey Cage_, which ranks among the most popular science podcasts worldwide. He also won Celebrity Mastermind but forgot that calcium was the dominant element of chalk. After being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 52, he finally has an excuse.