When you think of some of the finest novels such as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol or Great Expectations who comes to mind and what do you think of? When you think of great works of art such as The Starry Night and The Potato Eaters whom do you think of? What comes to your mind when you think of the American writer, editor and literary critic- Edgar Allan Poe? Although they all come from diverse backgrounds, time periods and places; there is one common factor, unifying them all and that is epilepsy. Surprising, yet true and so is the case for many other prominent figures such as Neil Young who lives with epilepsy, who can be quoted “Epilepsy has taught me that we are not in control of ourselves”; the 26 th President of the United States of America - Theodore Roosevelt and his lesser-known brother Elliot and legendary performer and Grammy Award-winner - Prince and the woman who made waves on “Britain’s Got Talent Susan Boyle. G