“Scientists and the general public are about equally likely to have artistic hobbies...Compared to other scientists, Nobel Laureates are at least 22 times more likely to partake as an amateur actor, dancer, magician, or other type of performer. Nationally recognized scientists are much more likely than other scientists to be musicians, sculptors, painters, print makers, wood workers, mechanics, electronics tinkerers, glass blowers, poets, or writers of both fiction and nonfiction. ... The most successful experts also belong to the wider world.”

from Range by David Epstein