He is diagnosed (although not officially) with the Asperger syndrome and ever since she entered his life she’s helped him dealing with it so it would not hamper his career. And while you may not immediately have noticed, the chances in his behavior have been significant. In the early years of his career he would hardly ever take off his sunglasses, especially when speaking with people, it was his way to avoid making eye contact. Now, whenever in conversation or being interviewed he will emphasis on making the eye contact from the start and won’t let go. Without the conversation partner or interviewer’s knowledge, he’s training himself. It is a direct result of her influence, she has made a big issue of it, form day one of their relationship. If you have a suspicion you know who we are talking about, just pay attention to the couple’s eye contact at public events and you will get an idea of what we are talking about. Watch him when he’s addressing an audience and how his eyes will search hers to stay calm and relaxed, because basically he hates it when people star at him. Another thing people with Asperger Syndrome often have trouble with is physical contact, and again she’s found a way to help (maybe force) deal with and overcome this; she is very touchy. Again, if you have a suspicion who we are talking about, watch pictures or footage of the couple and you will notice there is always some kind of physical contact. Small hint: his aides often request people to avoid staring at him while he’s working. It still makes him edgy. Do you have any idea who we are talking about?
Methinks: Tim Burton, John Travolta, Tom Cruise
Thoughts?
Jim Carey?
Posted by: sandycoast | September 26, 2007 at 10:14 PM
sylvester stallone? i read somewhere he doesn't want anyone looking at him or addressing him.
Posted by: The Donger | September 26, 2007 at 11:25 PM
would cruise or travolta be even informally diagnosed with Aspergers because of the scientology, especially since travolta won't admit his son is autistic? this is really interesting, though.
Posted by: candace | September 27, 2007 at 03:51 AM
Hmmm. . . the sunglasses sound like a big clue. Who used to wear sunglasses a lot at the beginning of his career, but doesn't now? Tom Cruise comes to mind, but I'm not sure he fits. It sounds like the relationship referred to in the item is much more long-lasting than Cruise's relationship with Katie Holmes.
Posted by: | September 27, 2007 at 08:35 AM
I think this points directly to Harrison Ford! He is so nervous and awkward in interviews, but he's getting better.
I think it's Calista F. who is helping him.
Posted by: Meme | September 27, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Harrison is possible. He used to never ever do interviews and then a few years ago he did Letterman. Then again Cruise has been crazier since Katie.
Informal diagnosis might just refer to the fat that many people can see he has the symptoms.
Posted by: rita | September 27, 2007 at 09:21 AM
Tim Burton! If you see his photo galleries he is always wearing sunglasses.
Posted by: jojo | September 27, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Tim Burton! If you see his photo galleries he is always wearing sunglasses.
Posted by: jojo | September 27, 2007 at 11:47 AM
I'm going with Tim Robbins. In most of the pictures I googled, hes' wearing sunglasses. What a strange profession, though for someone with Aspergers!
Posted by: Farleece | September 27, 2007 at 02:02 PM
TIM BURTON! I met him at Venice Beach Ca he behaved as a loony very shy nutso spazzing just cause I gave him a quick glance.
Posted by: | September 27, 2007 at 02:34 PM
No to all of your suggestions, except maybe Tim Burton.
Sean Penn!
Posted by: yourmama | September 27, 2007 at 02:49 PM
It's TIM BURTON google imagines that shiz.. current wifey acts in his movies and is always in photos touching him & making eye contact with him.
NOT SEAN PENN. He's bi-polar not suffering from Aspergers
Posted by: 2:34 | September 27, 2007 at 04:18 PM
Oh - Definitely NOT Tom Cruise or John Travolta, an Aspie wouldn't have stayed with Scn. Tim Burton is a very good possibility and so is Harrison Ford.
Posted by: F | September 28, 2007 at 06:40 AM
TIM BURTON, PERIOD!! Are you people blind? Harrison Ford is a pothead plus he goes without sunglasses most of the time.
Posted by: 2:34 | September 28, 2007 at 11:19 AM
Is it possible that this is Steven Spielberg? It has been noted in interviews that he suffers from this syndrome
Posted by: Kym | September 28, 2007 at 07:58 PM
Tim Burton!
People say Edward Scissorhands is an allegory for having Asperger's. See link.
http://www.timburtoncollective.com/edwardpsycho.html
Posted by: cd | September 28, 2007 at 09:54 PM
Johnny Depp. His wife is a very positive influence, and they seem joined at the hip. He used to wear dark glasses and he used to be quite violent early in his career.
Can say pretty well it's not TIm Robbins.
The clues don't really fit Harriosn Ford.
Posted by: not blond | September 29, 2007 at 01:13 AM
I thought Tim Burton wore shades cuz he was stoned. this would make sense though, as his relationship with SS does seem very mentor-like.
Johnny Depp, maybe.
Jim Carrey makes A LOT of sense!!!!
IDT Crazy cruise or Revolta would fit here. They are both getting less and less stable by the year!
Posted by: kellygrrrl | September 29, 2007 at 01:30 PM
Johnny Depp is rarely photographed with his wifey also he has a mistress and several lovers!! It's TIM BURTON AND HELENA BONHAM CARTER just google 'em!
You kids are way too durn slow for me to play with I'm done with this thread!
Posted by: 2:34 | September 29, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Tim Burton. His Wikipedia entry says that Helena Bonham Carter credits Asperger's for Burton's creativity.
Posted by: | October 01, 2007 at 04:25 PM