The Advanced Genius Theory: Are They Out of Their Minds or Ahead of Their Time?

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Offers an often humorous take on the concept of genius in popular culture, positing that as artists go from artistic brilliance in their early careers to perceived lesser brilliance in their older years, in actuality their work is simply advancing beyond the comprehension of the general public.;Introduction -- Falling out of love -- Stages of advancement -- Advanced musicians -- The most advanced musicians ever -- The second tier -- Who was the most advanced Beatle? -- The curious cases of Sting and Bono -- On the bubble -- The stage and mostly screen -- "A" is for advanced : Orson Welles -- Overt riders, overt bulls -- Marlon Brando : the third fat man -- Steve Martin : advancement is not pretty -- Fine artists, but are they advanced? -- Writers -- Advancement and the 2000 presidential election -- The advanced world of sports -- What might have been and what might yet be -- The advanced state of mind, or how to like everything.