Of course creativity is a mystery. We don't know what drives it or what constitutes it. It's one of those things, like genius, you know it when you see it but it's impossible to define. Daniel Tammet constitutecreativitydefine Change image and share on social
I can well imagine that certain writers, even writers that we'd consider today very great writers, may not necessarily have tested highly on IQ just because of their numerical skills, or maybe they may not be very good at memory, and are not particularly good at these kinds of tests. Daniel Tammet goodgreathighly share on social
I'm not sure I'm the only savant with high IQ or with an above average IQ. Again, it may just be that we don't know very many of the others. Daniel Tammet averagehighsavant Change image and share on social
The way that I approached numbers, think about them, the same as for language as well-acquiring vocabulary, understanding the grammar, the structures of languages, the rhythm, the music and so-on - these things obviously evolved. Daniel Tammet acquireapproachevolve share on social
When I multiply numbers together, I see two shapes. The image starts to change and evolve, and a third shape emerges. That's the answer. It's mental imagery. It's like maths without having to think. Daniel Tammet answerchangeemerge Change image and share on social
We will always have more to discover, more to invent, more to understand and that's much closer to art and literature than any science. Daniel Tammet artclosediscover Change image and share on social
Working with the doctors is a fascinating two-way process. I am interested in what they suggest about why I'm the way I am. But if they could make me 'normal', I wouldn't want that. I've been like this for so long, it's what makes me . Daniel Tammet doctorfascinatehave share on social
I have never played the lottery in my life and never will. Voltaire described lotteries as a tax on stupidity. More specifically, I think, on innumeracy. Daniel Tammet innumeracylifelottery Change image and share on social
I would play with numbers in a way that other kids would play with their friends. Daniel Tammet friendkidnumber Change image and share on social
I was incredibly lucky that my first book found a large and loyal readership. It changed my life - from being a very withdrawn adult to living in Paris as a full-time writer. It has also given me enormous confidence. Daniel Tammet adultbookchange share on social
