Genius in Love
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Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Beautiful, my friend, absolutely beautiful. You've captured a moment in time when Cornelius could have been locked away in his mind forever. You had me on the edge of my chair. As I said before, this work feels inspired. There are many parents who would benefit from your insight and elegant words.
Take care Jay,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Beautiful, my friend, absolutely beautiful. You've captured a moment in time when Cornelius could have been locked away in his mind forever. You had me on the edge of my chair. As I said before, this work feels inspired. There are many parents who would benefit from your insight and elegant words.
Take care Jay,
Rhonda
Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Oh, Rhonda, your words mean the world to me. I just explained to another who is having trouble understanding it, that I know I am out of my depth. I'm trying to probe the autistic mind through quasi-supernatural others, and it's not easy. Thank you for your dogged loyalty to it.
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I?ve had several students, one especially who was very autistic, though self-aware. My son and grandson are mild. My so, at one point, had just me that he would talk to. We worked in other family members. The rest thought he was mute. He?s 34 now, and still listens to me above all others. He had imaginary friends who seemed very real to him, and they helped with social pressures. You are doing a fabulous job of bringing awareness. Joseph, my son, and Mary, my student, love fantasy stories.
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I have more trouble with Cornelius's speech patterns than anything. I modeled them after Freddie Highmore who plays "the Good Doctor". Have you seen the TV medical drama? If not I'd recommend it. I think it is streamed.
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Yes, I have seen that show. My student, Mary, sort of sounds that way. Most autistic people have a speech issue. For my son, it was very bad stuttering.
The way you depict the getting locked away in their own worlds is spot on.
I know this is a difficult project, but I believe it could be very helpful to others.
Mary told me about a book, Look Me in the Eye, that she felt described what she feels like.
Autistic people have a real problem making eye contact. I asked my son why he was that way. He said it was physically painful.
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I find that fascinating. You'll probably see me using a variant of that "physically painful".
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You are quite welcome to do so. Mary also spoke of it being physically painful for anyone, even her mother to get in her ?bubble?, or space.
Also, autistic people, especially children, tend to focus on one, or a select few who can get close to them, emotionally and physically. I am one of those for Mary, still today, and she was my student 10 years ago.
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Fascinating! LOL, that has a Spock sound to it, but I am naturally fascinated. In the bubble. I can use that, too. Rhonda, you are a blessing.
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As are you! Feel free to use what you?d like. Spock rocks!
Comment from BethShelby
This is a real battle for the mind of this boy. He is so confused about whether to go back to his childhood and say a child forever or to move on to a more adolescent thing. In the last scene he letting go of Piddly-poo. It isn't easy but he wants was Cililla is offering. She is a dirty-mouthed little siren. but she makes this story funny. This is very creative. I've never read anything like it.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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This is a real battle for the mind of this boy. He is so confused about whether to go back to his childhood and say a child forever or to move on to a more adolescent thing. In the last scene he letting go of Piddly-poo. It isn't easy but he wants was Cililla is offering. She is a dirty-mouthed little siren. but she makes this story funny. This is very creative. I've never read anything like it.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Beth, you are, as usual, so kind with your words. But not a deferential kindness, but from someone who obviously knows what's going on and I'm sure knows the writing of this hasn't been easy. So a million thanks for your loyalty, Dear Beth.
Comment from Leann DS
This is quite brilliant, in my opinion. Your characters are so full of personality and expression through the dialogue you have written. The stage directions are just enough information to bring the scene to life. I love it! And even better than that, the idea that Cornelius has these two "people "in his mind fighting for control... Genius!
Excellent! Thanks for sharing this. Have a great rest of the weekend. Hugs and blessings to you.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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This is quite brilliant, in my opinion. Your characters are so full of personality and expression through the dialogue you have written. The stage directions are just enough information to bring the scene to life. I love it! And even better than that, the idea that Cornelius has these two "people "in his mind fighting for control... Genius!
Excellent! Thanks for sharing this. Have a great rest of the weekend. Hugs and blessings to you.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Bless you, Leann, for your continued encouragement and support. This is one of the most difficult pieces I've written and it's good to know that I'm right on point with what I'm trying to convey.
By the way, are you a dentist? Probably not, but every time I see your name here I think "dentist" and put my hand over my mouth in shame. I'll try to do better with my oral hygiene, Leann. Some people say Cililla should be washing her mouth out with soap for her language. Honestly, I had to look up those words. Well ... not honestly. Hugs right back atcha.
Comment from Asante
I loved your script even though I kind of got lost trying to read it. (I couldn't find my glasses sorry). Also, thanks for clearing up the setting. Great job!
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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I loved your script even though I kind of got lost trying to read it. (I couldn't find my glasses sorry). Also, thanks for clearing up the setting. Great job!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for your six stars, Asante. I hope you find your glasses. That's horrible.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
I get the power struggle--stunning dialog--brilliant insults--I'm confused as to the hand-slapping--on one hand she's calling Piddly a pig for sticking his hand up her skirt, but doesn't that backfire in that Cornie becomes ashamed of his own thoughtts?
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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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I get the power struggle--stunning dialog--brilliant insults--I'm confused as to the hand-slapping--on one hand she's calling Piddly a pig for sticking his hand up her skirt, but doesn't that backfire in that Cornie becomes ashamed of his own thoughtts?
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Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Both Pidely-Poo and Cililla represent separate parts of Cornelius's mind. I hinted at it when Pidely got the Karate chop and Cornelius grabbed his own arm.
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I get that--you made it clear from scene one. That's precisely why I don't get why she'd hit P knowing C would feel the punishment and shame.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
OOPsie, toopsie, imagination to the rescue, but needs to fight the mom before takes over the son. Poor kid music is the key, but reality its much harder.
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OOPsie, toopsie, imagination to the rescue, but needs to fight the mom before takes over the son. Poor kid music is the key, but reality its much harder.
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Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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OOPsie toopsie. You're funny, Iza. Thanks so very much for your continued loyalty to this play.