“As I've gotten older, I have taught myself to act "normal." I can do it well enough to fool the average person for a whole evening, maybe longer. But it all falls apart if I hear something that elicits a strong emotional reaction from me that is different from what people expect. In an instant, in their eyes, I turn into the sociopathic killer I was believed to be forty years ago.”
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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
“We could be on opposite sides of the world, but you would still be mine, as I am yours.”
“A book is a whole world that you can fit into your pocket.”
“It's funny, the very things I needed to learn are the things I was trying to teach you.”