"it seems that for success in science and art," hans asperger wrote, "a dash of autism is essential."
i recently witnessed someone very dear to me boiling and ironing 20 of her son's handkerchiefs. it was a beautiful day outside. she was being exorted to come outside, put her feet up, and enjoy her beautiful garden and a glass of wine. no, she said, i have to finish these, clean out a cupboard and properly store these cashmere pieces i have just laundered. then i have to polish the bannisters. no, don't worry, i want to do it. i know what i'm doing, so i'll have it done in a couple of hours. no, go you and sit down.
it was her birthday. swear to god.
seems to me, for perfect housekeeping, a dash of ocd is essential.
i don't have ocd.
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