I'll Get Back to You as Soon as I'm Me

McMahon wanted to write this book for many different reasons that are outlined in the foreword. "It really sucked being manic-depressive all these years with no sort of help save to self-medicate myself into oblivion; and it is my sincerest and irrational prayer to not hear another tale such as mine in my lifetime. Now you know I'm crazy, right?" While people are talking, writing and using mediums like television talk shows to get the word out about bipolar disorder, he only sought to add his voice to theirs.