(Note from Brian: I found this article linked on Coast To Coast AM. The story is a fascinating read, and I highly recommend that you check it out. I have studied psychology, and have known various versions of psychopaths in my life.)

From Broadmoor to boardroom, they’re everywhere, says Jon Ronson, in an exclusive extract from His New Book

It was visiting hour at Broadmoor psychiatric hospital and patients began drifting in to sit with their loved ones at tables and chairs that had been fixed to the ground. They were mostly overweight, wearing loose, comfortable T-shirts and elasticated sweatpants. There probably wasn’t much to do in Broadmoor but eat. I wondered if any of them were famous. Broadmoor was where they sent Ian Brady, the Moors murderer, and Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper.

A man in his late 20s walked towards me. His arm was outstretched. He wasn’t wearing sweatpants. He was wearing a pinstripe jacket and trousers. He looked like a young businessman trying to make his way in the world, someone who wanted to show everyone that he was very, very sane. We shook hands.

“I’m Tony,” he said. He sat down.

“So I hear you faked your way in here,” I said.

“That’s exactly right,” Tony said.

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By: Jon Ronson

From: The Guardian Saturday 21 May 2011