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Real life 'Truman Show' in the mind of a former Olympian
Those who suffer from a delusion called Truman Syndrome believe they’re constantly being filmed and watched by a TV audience. Kevin Hall has suffered that delusion. He’s a former Olympic sailor who grew up in Southern California.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenThose who suffer from a delusion called Truman Syndrome believe they’re constantly being filmed and watched by a TV audience. Kevin Hall has suffered that delusion. He’s a former Olympic sailor who grew up in Southern California.
Image of Kevin Hall as a teenager courtesy Hall family.
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