Embrace your weirdness | Allen Edge | TEDxOshkosh

While being weird may be considered a negative by many, this talk postulates that it is where creativity and genius reside. Although societal norms and conformity often seek to suppress weird, this talk embraces weird for the benefit of society and personal self-worth.


Allen D. Edge is an ordained minister, an actor, director, producer, and stand-up comedian with over forty years in the performing arts. Equipped with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Theatre from Columbia College in Chicago and a clear calling, Allen is a founding member of Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and founder and president of Transitions Edge Productions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx