"I'm as graceful as a dancing elephant on speed in a glass shop." - Paul Nadler

He was a world-traveler and bon vivant who enjoyed the company of hippie chicks and fellow artists. Nothing was too daring. No one was more intense.

So, how does a creative maverick like thisówith a sexy job in the fast-paced world of televisionódeal with traumatic brain injury? Ask Paul Nadler, an award-winning television director and producer. In Braindamadj'd…Take II, Nadler beats the odds, emerging from a six-week coma to fight for his independence.

Nadler was left for dead in the Egyptian desert. He was the victim of a suspicious car crash en route to a scuba diving destination. Robbed of his gear and I.D., Nadler was discovered by UN troops and transported to a hospital.

The prognosis was grim. This boisterous producer from MusiquePlus would remain a vegetable…. If he awoke from the coma, he'd be mentally retarded, at best, with impaired vision. He'd be restricted to a wheelchair, psychologically imbalanced, with poor social skills and no paid employment.

Confounding the medical community's expectations, Nadler proved everyone wrong. This fun-loving artist, just 30 years old at the time of his accident, had the ego and guts to regain his rightful status among his peers. He even sued an insurance company to get dental coverage and a roof for his scooter. It took two years of legal wrangling, without a lawyer, but Nadler prevailed and won.

In Braindamadj'd…Take II , Nadler sets goals that seem physically and psychologically impossible. Never shying away from attention, Nadler went back to school for his master's degree in communications. His career takes a twist, however, as Braindamadj'd..Take II showcases Paul's innate drive to thrive.