Best Eccentric

Glenn Gould (1932-1982) was a highly influential and eccentric pianist known for his intellectual approach to music and his groundbreaking recording techniques. His interpretations of Bach, particular...

John Kennedy Toole's posthumously published 'A Confederacy of Dunces,' awarded the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, introduces readers to Ignatius J. Reilly, a brilliantly eccentric and perpetually di...

Boston Legal is a unique blend of legal drama and sharp social satire. A spin-off of The Practice, it focuses on the eccentric and brilliant Alan Shore and his mentor Denny Crane. The show is known fo...

Cruella de Vil, from 101 Dalmatians, is a fashion-obsessed villain driven by a desire to create a fur coat from Dalmatian puppies. Her eccentric personality, dramatic flair, and ruthless ambition make...

Augusten Burroughs' 'Running with Scissors' is a darkly humorous and often shocking memoir of his unconventional upbringing after being dropped off at his psychiatrist's family home. The memoir is a c...

Harry's Law is a legal comedy-drama centered on Harriet 'Harry' Korn, an unconventional and eccentric former shoe designer who becomes a lawyer. The show follows Harry and her team of equally quirky l...

Erik Satie (1866-1925) was a French composer known for his unconventional harmonies, repetitive structures, and whimsical titles. His *Gymnopédies* are among the most recognizable pieces of early mode...