"Once you understand that someone has Tourette and that they can't help their tics, it takes away the distraction. And you can engage your compassion. You feel for them. You embrace them."
"I'm always trying to pop up in different genres, what interests me. Sometimes I just like to throw myself into new situations to see what it feel like."
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