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“Unlike some older brothers, I never set him on fire, or cut off an arm or leg, or drowned him in the tub.”

Quote by John Elder Robison

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John Elder Robison

John Elder Robison, born in 1957, is an author. His works primarily revolve around his own experiences, especially his experiences with autism, as well as his achievements in music and engineering. more

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