> It is immensely interesting to me the impact of negative emotions on brilliance and success. People driven to greatness by their fears or urge to overcome powerlessness.

Robert Peston's "The Entrepreneur's Wound" is relevant:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00nh06m http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/6375518/Ghastl...