[WayneS]

Booth was not a madman, according to Alford. In fact, he was politically motivated to assassinate Lincoln.

I've never heard anyone say he WAS a madman.

[miss marmelstein]

Oh, yes. He certainly had a mad streak. His father was mad. But he was a handsome devil and a fine actor and a friend to many people. I’ve also seen letters that he wrote - he couldn’t spell.