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Robbie Williams Reveals Autism Diagnosis, Calls It 'Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card'

Robbie Williams Reveals Autism Diagnosis, Calls It 'Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card'
Robbie Williams diagnosed with autism; singer calls it 'get-out-of-jail-free card' · wionews.com

A famous singer named Robbie Williams told people that his brain works a little differently.

He said he has a little bit of autism.

Autism is a way that some people's brains work and see the world.

He also has ADHD, which makes it easier to pay attention to things he loves but harder to focus on other things.

He said he loves learning about his autism because it explains so much about his personality.

Sometimes his brain gives him worrying thoughts, like a scary thought he had on an airplane.

He helps himself by making pictures and funny videos.

Making art and jokes helps him feel better and stops him from worrying.

His story teaches us that everyone's brain is unique.

Sometimes different brain conditions happen in the same person, and we should be kind and understanding about how people think and feel.

Key facts

Person
Robbie Williams
Age
52
Condition revealed
Autism (described as 'a little bit of autism')
Other condition
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
Event context
Q&A at the Autumn/Winter launch of his clothing brand Hopeium at Flannels
Former band
Take That
Coping strategy
Creating images and humorous content
Symptoms described
Intrusive thoughts, worries overwhelming a creative mind

Quotes

Robbie Williams

English pop singer and songwriter

“I have ADHD and I just found out I have a bit of autism as well, which I actually f****** love because it explains so much.”
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“It is my get-out-of-jail-free card now, and all the weird s*** that I do I just say, ‘Sorry, I'm autistic’.”
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