Denis O'Hare

Probably I have more phobias, fear and eccentricities than I would care to admit. I don't think I'm in danger of losing my mind, but I do often question my own behavior. I have a very bad temper, and it's not always healthy for me and for others. I make my way in the world more difficult, and I could do with a little more yoga.

American Actor

Radha Ravi

When a director narrates a character, I find it normal to ask questions about the character's background, mood swings, eccentricities, behaviour... I do this to make my performance relatable. Directors who don't know their characters well find it difficult to answer these questions and, hence, find me annoying.

Indian Actress

John Stuart Mill

The amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage it contained. That so few now dare to be eccentric marks the chief danger of the time.

English Philosopher

Alice McDermott

I am trying to cultivate the notion that constantly misplacing one's cell phone is a charming eccentricity... my children aren't buying it.

American Writer

George Santayana

Graphic design is the paradise of individuality, eccentricity, heresy, abnormality, hobbies and humors.

Spanish Philosopher

Stefano Gabbana

I adore Britain! It's my favourite country; I love their eccentricity. I find Britain so inspiring.

Italian Designer

Robert Frost

A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.

American Poet

Carlene Carter

Eccentricity has never been discouraged in our family.

American Musician

David Bowie

I find only freedom in the realms of eccentricity.

English Musician

Jean Paul Gaultier

French Designer

Refers to a person's distinctive or unusual trait that makes them stand out.

Personality Trait

Though it might sound negative, 'eccentricity' often suggests uniqueness in a charming way.

Often Positive

Eccentricity indicates behavior that differs from social norms but isn't necessarily harmful.

Not Social Norm

Used in technical fields to describe a specific geometric property, not meant as criticism.

Math/Physics

The term is used where precision and mathematical understanding are important.

Precision

In astronomy, it describes orbits, which is crucial to understanding celestial mechanics.

Astronomy Application

The eccentricity of an orbit affects how a planet experiences seasons and climate.

Planetary Impact

 throughout the year. But why is it a figure eight and not just a straight line? This is due to another feature of the Earth's revolution, its orbital eccentricity. The Earth's orbit around the Sun is an ellipse, with its distance to the Sun changing at various points.

The Sun’s surprising...

 that make us want to hide our soulful eccentricities and authenticity. We've all done this. Everyone in this room is a former baby -- with a distinctive birthright.