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“Often autism is portrayed in the media as a very negative condition, as something that prevents somebody from communicating or from socializing or from being able to have any kind of normal, happy life.”

Quote by Daniel Tammet

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Daniel Tammet is a British writer born on January 31, 1979. He is known for his extraordinary memory abilities, including the ability to remember thousands of digits. Tammet's work often explores the mysteries of the human mind and his relationship with the world. more

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“Writing is an extreme privilege but it's also a gift. It's a gift to yourself and it's a gift of giving a story to someone.”

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“Who knows where inspiration comes from. Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the universe, the kindness of the muses.”

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