I wonder if there is any parallel to the story of Harpo Marx.

I was fascinated by Harpo as a child and remember reading in Harpo Speaks, I think it was, that Harpo got a bad review from a critic one day who said his physical comedy was great but the spell was broken anytime Harpo spoke.

He never spoke again, on stage or on film, or in character, despite reportedly having a beautiful voice.

And then, a little mystery makes us all a little more intriguing and interesting, adds a whole new dimension, don't you think?