Augusten Burroughs and John Elder Robison

[needles1987]

John Elder never called his brother, Augusten. First, he called his brother "Snort",, then "Varmint", and now "my brother."

[missheatherhate]

Look Me In The Eye is an amazing book. It's taught me so much about myself. Thank you John Elder Robison.

[hornguy04]

@murmur5555 Ever since I learned of having Asperger's, I made it a point to be aware of when I am causing someone harm (I used to inflict emotional pain on others). I consider myself to be rid of these traits completely so that all that is left of the Asperger's is my blatant honesty and unusual interests, neither of which affect the people I care about anymore. And considering the logic you have demonstrated, I'm not so sure you are aware that your words are harmful to others on this page.

[waitingformypopcorn]

Wow these guys are really smart.

[hornguy04]

@murmur5555 I have Asperger's syndrome and I am not at all dangerous. I have wonderful friends and a family, all of whom I love dearly. You are the one who is dangerous..

[normaorozco1980]

I received this book as a gift a couple of days ago and I could not put it down. It is a wonderful book and I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you for writing it.

[rebelgetby]

My cousin has fairly severe Aspergers syndrome and there is a sort of way that they speak - it sounds almost robotic and it's very, very, very specific - when people with Aspergers talk about something they enjoy, they will go on about it forever.

[arizaphale]

Woof.

Yeah

So dig you guys.

[arizaphale]

Woof.

Yeah

So dig you guys.

[ferret12]

@murmur5555 So are pipe organ transplants, plumbing, blood flow, china platelets and that sorta thing.

[musicispower25]

haha. ''Have sex with you'' Augusten is rad.

[animerulezu99]

I swear I'm gonna go to Amherst to meet John one of these days. He doesn't live too far away, not even 40 minutes.

[JerryKarfunkel]

@murmur5555 My apologies, Mrs. Murmur. Where I went wrong was when I failed to do my research and I made wild and unfounded assumptions thereby offending you and possibly others. I am sorry. I'm sure the people who know you in real life both respect you and enjoy your company, they may even consider you their friend, who knows? Still, I digress, this "real life research" you speak of is, I trust, both scientific and credible, and not bitchy retarded bull shit. I'm sure you're very intelligent.

[animalcrosser591]

Man, I stayed up all night listening to the audiobook. It's pretty inspiring to think that a timid aspie nerd like me could hang out with Kiss.

[JerryKarfunkel]

@murmur5555 you seem like a classy guy and you've clearly done your research. Your passion and credibility take strong root with your caps lock button and I am honored to be graced by your wisdom. Now youtube doesn't have official administrative titles but, nonetheless, I would like to nominate you for the position of Captain Asshole. So on behalf of all of us here on youtube, At ease, Asshole.

[doktorkloride]

ASPIES UNITE!

[999nuni]

by the way murmur5555, how do you know so much about it?...let me reiterate that you are obviously confused and hostile...but i'd like to hear you idiot thought about this...flag me all you like!!

[999nuni]

you are a moron

[999nuni]

@murmur5555 fuck you, moron!!!

[3G4life1990]

I agree with you John. Alot of people have called me a retard because they have heard i was high functioning autistic, aspergers

[leeleeann100]

Going to have to check this book out. My son was diagnosed with aspergers about a year ago, and I still have no clue what his adult life is going to be like. Things have been quite difficult on him. It can be hard when people just don't understand things like autism, and without understanding people can be unintentionally cruel.

[FelixFelisis]

woof.

[TheForthcoming1]

Great video John! I might have aspergers too.

I read Look me ine the eye and it was a great book. Take care and God bless.

[Museegirl0018]

@murmur5555 It's not a disease. It's a condition, stupid.

[ladySEGOVIA]

"Woof."

[sugarrayofsunshine]

I've read all of augustens books and his brother is just like my son. It is frightening to have a small child who are like calculators. Who love anything to do with numbers or letters.....

[1flylikeaneagle1]

This was an awesome book!!!! could not put it down!!

[Antiks72]

Assburger's syndrome

[AdamMichaelMercer]

fuck you asshole!!!

[LemonOdette]

this is hilarious lol

i don't think all aspies do well though i'm a total loser, it's a great book though

[gossman666]

Woof. Lmao. I love these two guys.

[ateras360]

Oh yeah I can't look people in the eye when I talk to them eother and i have been accused of lying because I can't.

Plus in my previous post I spelled and myself wrong. Sorry I was at work when I posted that and had other things on my mind.

Rad this book it is awesome!

"Woof" LOL

[ateras360]

My 11 year old son has Asperger's Syndrome.

I read "Look me in the eye" and realized I probably have it too.

I like seclusion I'm a Corporate Account Manager for a fortune 500 company ans I keep to myselg alot and I freak out in crowds and get aggresive.

"Woof" LOL

[LGascco]

The BEST DAMN BOOK I EVER READ. Thank you!

[k013c]

Augusten's books are awesome. I especially loved the sections about his brother because he is hilarious. I love when his brother John woof's at the end haha!

[onlyid]

Love this book and recommend it for anyone whether you know someone with asperger's (you probably do, even if you don't think you do) or not. It is dark at times, sad at times. and really freakin funny at times - just like real life for us all. Excellent story telling and an amazing insight into the world of asperger's

[heartmycrackberry]

Haha I love both of these guys, Their books are amazing, and when ever they are near me for a reading, I always go and get my books signed! :D

[pat2rome]

This is a great book. Anybody has any sort of connection to someone with Asperger's or autism needs to read it.

My father and I have a similar (but nowhere near as awesome) story; I was diagnosed in December, and now my dad realized he has been living with Asperger's his whole life. This book has really helped him.

[nrlsky]

"Likes machines, smart, and kinda rude"  Too funny!

[wonderwoman27229]

I didn't know about this book...Now, I'm gonna have to get it !!

[morpheus1x]

Hurry its fantastic especially if you have AS!

[karrachea]

"Look Me In the Eye" was awesome! It was in places sad, depressing, inspiring, informative and also had me laughing out loud! I couldn't put it down. Thank you, John! Now, I need to go get Augusten's book.

[5339751Pet]

what does his brother says after being asked 'Which one of us got the worst childhood?' - U got___ and I got beat up??

I can't understand

[Thanos700]

"diddled" means molested or sexually abused.. its an older slang term for it.. i dunno the guys story but he must've got molested or raped at a young age and became gay.. yeah its kind of a funny word lol "diddle" means to molest this generation doesnt say it that often

[WoWJakfrost]

Agusten was seperated from his brother at a young age, his brother had a phycitrist who molested him.

But John is a badass, read the book, it's both comical, sad, and it shows how much John had to do with music. He used to repair amps for Pink Floyd, making better sounds and new ones. He also made many of the modified guitars for kiss.

Read it, I love the book, and want to give John a high-five!

[5339751Pet]

Thanks for the reply, very nice. Yeah, I will read it.. especially considering it was 'foreworded' by the same Augusten, who happens to be one of my favorite writes. Hey, does the brother in his books talks about Augusten from his perspective? That would be very interesting to see...

[WoWJakfrost]

He does occasionally, but since John left home during Highschool and spent most of his life away from his brother anyway, there is little mentioned about his brother. Although John does talk about not wanting to be too far away from his brother because of suspicion of the phyciotrist,

As soon as I'm done with "Look me in the eyes" I'm going to pick up "Running with Scissors"

I love thier style aswell.

[Sparrow1138]

Thank you, I have two children diagnosed with Asperger's. Your book was insightful and helpful to educate others about how we live each day.

My two children are very different from each other, yet all three have similarities. Perhaps Augusten can share insigts about life with an aspie sibling. Thank you so very much for sharing your story

[HalfBlondeHalfSmart]

lmao oh god i love that part!

[antigeekess]

Going over to Amazon right now....

...aaaand it's in my cart. Did you know there's also a book called, "All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome?" LOL.

Who knew you could write? And that Augusten was such a great interviewer?

I look forward to another great read from an important new American literary family. Congrats to both you boys for all your success. May your lives be filled with nothing but happiness.

[zildjean]

Was that your father's tractor, as mentioned in the book?

[emsquerred]

yea, in magical thinking there's a chapter called ass burger... which, obviously, is about his brother

[hockey2267]

its in running w/ scissors, and in a wold at the table thrs a bunch of stuff

[LovelyLashes]

Very interesting since Augusten never mentions his brother has A.S. in any of his books. I still want to read that book.

[theleapingkumkwat]

actually he does...i just can't remember which book it is, but there's a chapter about it called "ass burger", haha.

[5339751Pet]

Also, in "Running with Scissors" there's a chapter tittled 'He was raised without a proper diagnosis' where he talks about his brother.

[Ever5890]

I just finished reading Magical Thinking.. John is mentioned a few times and it's cool to be able to see him. He's almost exactly how I imagined him to be. Didn't think there'd be as much material like this online. But anyway.. great reading, interesing and warped stories. Yet to get around to Running With Scissors, but can't wait.

HAHAH "if this tractor would have sex with you, would you get rid of your wife??" LOL

[spifinesi]

Woof!!!

[tikker11]

Brilliant!!! Great book and a must for anyone that has or knows a person with Aspergers. My son is 18 and has it and is just like John, an incredibly clever boy at any thing he pusues. Loved the Oaf bit,his brother recognises the name giving as my son does the same and even changed his own name to Max,he playfully calls all his friends differant things none is taken to heart.100 out of 100

[magicstar321]

P.S. Don't think I didn't notice Augusten's phrasing on 'Asperger' :-)

[magicstar321]

It's great to see you two together.

I've read Augie's "..Scissors" and "Dry" and have watched the film "..Scissors" and I'm now halfway though "Look Me in the Eye"

(I paused for quite a while to figure out how I'd end this 'comment'! I know it's a oneword cliché but that's why clichés stand the test of time!!)

INSPIRING.

Aussie Girl

[Fooman72]

Loved the book. Thank you John Robison for such a good read. If you can read it, particularly if you have a child or know someone on the Spectrum.

[jab506]

OMG!! you used the word "diddled" Holy crap...I thought my sister and I were the only ones out here using that word...LMAO I'm getting ready to read this book by the way and I'm really excited. I have a son with High functioning Autism that has a lot of Aspie traits.

[1smrtmuffin]

i think its great that you know the brothers have become such great writers coming from such a disturbed family and all.

[cheekykiki78]

I can't wait to get this book. Mr. Robison, i am sure has some very good tales to tell.

[jimmynorton1001]

This is the VERY FIRST TIME HEARING HIS VOICE and witnessing his manerisms. I read 'dry' and just finished "wishful thinking" last night. I am not in recovery yet, but if he can do it I know I can.

[cuchulain55]

what does diddled mean?

[breeeegs]

do my ears decieve me, or did he just call his brother "an oaf"?!

[tntdns]

He reminds me of a grown up version of my son.

Read his book. Troy's Amazing Universe

[music4now]

friend, i'm sure he's flattered you feel that way! I mean these types of people are few and far between

[marcnjennsmom]

I bought the book just because the author was Augusten Burroughs and I read Running With Scissors and absolutely loved it, so I assumed his brother would be just as great. The book is good but not as disturbing as Running With Scissors. It's more psychological than anything but still a good book.

[breeeegs]

the questions he asks seem a little on the obnoxious side (i.e "if you could have sex with your tractor, would you give up your wife?") still fascinating to hear him speak, though

[apeirophobia]

I'll check it out sometime... The general public needs to be more informed about "neurodiversity" and realize that we aren't just robots and creepy recluses. We can be robotic creepy recluses with a sense of humour. :)

[llthgig]

I hope the book is as good as Augusten's works.