Why we should celebrate shyness

From Charles Darwin to Keira Knightley and Morrissey, the socially awkward and anxious have changed the world for the better. Have we forgotten the benefits of being shy? This is the paradox at the heart of a new book, "Shrinking Violets," by the cultural historian Joe Moran, which explores shyness in politics, literature and psychology.
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