Find Out The Irrational Fears These Celebrities Have

Howie Mandel is terrified of germs and bacteria

You do not have to hide your deepest fears. There are people who embrace them. In fact, some celebrities even make their phobias a part of their personal brand, and that is the case with the Canadian comedian Howie Mandel. He has been vocal about his fear of germs and bacteria for many years.

Howie Mandel Is Afraid of Germs
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As seen in the image above, the obsession of this producer, screenwriter and director goes a bit beyond a taste for cleanliness. He claims that his “mysophobia” actually comes from his intense Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. And, as you might have noticed, he has even written a book about it.

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