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What was Nina Simone temperament?
Nina Simone was known for her temper and frequent outbursts.
How was Nina Simone received?
Nina Simone is regarded as one of the most influential recording artists of the 20th century.
Did Nina Simone's temper hurt her career?
In 1985, Simone fired a gun at a record company executive, whom she accused of stealing royalties.
Was Nina Simone arrested for firing a gun at a record company executive?
Nina Simone said she tried to kill him but missed. Simone was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the late 1980s.
Did Nina Simone's do anything else that displayed her bad temper besides firing a gun at a record company executive?
In 1995, Nina Simone shot and wounded her neighbor's son with an air gun after the boy's laughter disturbed her concentration.
Did shooting and wounding a neighbor's son affect Nina Simone's career?
Simone took medication for a condition from mid-1960s onward. This was only known to a small group of intimates. It was kept out of public view for many years.

Question: Did she have a mental illness?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Nina Simone have a mental illness?