Quote by Gary Numan

I've got Asperger's syndrome and I'm not a very good people person, so I've always been more comfortable around machinery. Not in a weird way - I don't want to marry my car or anything stupid like that!

I've got Asperger's syndrome and I'm not a very good people

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, who has Asperger's syndrome, acknowledges their difficulty in social interactions and expresses their preference for being around machinery. By stating that they are more comfortable around machinery, they signify that they feel more at ease in the company of non-human objects. The speaker reassures that this preference is not an extreme obsession, denying any claims of wanting to form emotional connections beyond human norms. This quote sheds light on the person's personal experience with Asperger's syndrome, offering insight into their preference for non-human company as a coping mechanism for their social challenges.

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