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The speaker describes a tendency toward extremes in mood and behavior. When feeling good, they become very intense and energetic; when feeling low, they withdraw and keep to themselves. They say they do not have a balanced in-between state.
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About Simon Sebag Montefiore
British historian, television presenter and author
Simon Jonathan Sebag Montefiore is a British historian, television presenter, and writer of history books and novels. He is known for works that bring large historical subjects to a broad readership. His books include Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar, Jerusalem: The Biography, The Romanovs: 1613 to 1918, and The World: A Family History of Humanity. His work often ranges across rulers, empires, and the longer sweep of history.
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