Gary Numan: 'My Asperger's is an absolute advantage'
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- Electronic music legend Gary Numan on how his Asperger's affects his music-making, why he never looks back and learn more about his 'menacing and miserable' new LP...
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God he's aged so well, just like his music has!
Decent wine, I guess?
Same age as me methinks. Patrick Stewart.
Love you said that. He looks amazing!! He's had some plastic surgery. But still looks amazing
He is so unassuming and humble. Even on stage recently, he played some stuff from his new album. He said " hope I don't fuck it up this time, I'm still practising this one hehe" he is a very sweet guy.
Lovely and cute guy 💜
What an amazing person he is. Not your typical old cynic who looks down at the younger generations for how "easy" they've got it. He actually stays up with the times and technology and understands why he must. Its so refreshing to listen to an older creative speak of his craft and talents without bitterness or arrogance. A true genius.
He seems down to earth (for an alien) and just plain cool.
Lots of respect for this bloke. Humble and gracious.
Gary is not only a great artist, he is a great human being. He inspires so many of us to be our better selves. To be generous, humble and giving.
He reminds me very much of a guy I fell in love with...He would go on these same tangents about things, not knowing what his point is and wondering when he’d get to it. And like Gary, extremely smart and creative. People often see being quirky as being weird, or bad. They rarely see the benefits of being different, which is a real shame. People would learn a thing or two from the quirky ones
Well said Paisley Princess.
Crazy that so many still mistakenly perceive AS / weird as a negative, yet it's given them, us, most've the art, music, inventions, engineering & Marie Curie breakthroughs that we benefit from! And the precious, non-famous but lovely, kind interesting types who make the most loyal, genuine friends - it's the ones at odds with world who illuminate it for all of us.
@@TheMercury-13 Speaking from my spot on the Autistic Spectrum, the only real downside is having to live and function in a world designed by and for neurotypical people who look down on you for being different. Come to think of it, that's a pretty big downside, and life can be *very* difficult at times when you're not a well-off, self employed musician like Gary Numan. But I wouldn't trade in my atypical brain for anything because it has magic in it. Pretty much all the people I know with ASD feel the same about it. Even if being normal would make life easy, we'd be bored after living in our odd, obsessive, sideways and upside-down brains.
@@TheMercury-13 YES heres to all the famous and the non famous, lovely, kind and interesting types that make the world a brighter and better place!
@@neuralmute As a 50 year old who's on the verge (I assume) of being diagnosed I would reflect that the only downside for me has been the isolation. Even if that has mostly been intentional and something I've needed I do see the consequences. Still it's been and still is an interesting ride and simply who I am. So like you I wouldn't change it or wish to be any other way :)
👍🏻 My daughter was diagnosed with Asperger’s about 15 years ago and it brought me great comfort knowing she was sharing company with Gary
I always admired Gary Numan as a great musician (pretty much ahead of his time) and with a very straight forward personality . And knowing that he has the same syndrome that I have, it makes me feel proud and knowing that I'm not alone.
Me too. Gary is a great communicator And singer
Lucky? No actually Gary you are a genius song writer. This is a major reason you are successful.
😂 👍✅
As a fellow Aspie, it's wonderful to see one of us succeed so well!
Agree, but there are many succeeding; creating the art, drama, computing, music, engineering etc we all enjoy. A long but incomplete list of 'famous' AS people. Working for animal, & people, charities, environmental & social justice campaigns - or 'just' quietly getting by, with integrity & kindness, wonderfully different & 'weird'; AS enriches the world far more than is realised - I reckon. 😉
"I was in the right place at the right time, there were people doing it before me, better than me"
Honest and humble, what a great guy.
I've never been a fan of Gary's music but I like Gary as a person because he is intelligent, modest and humble. I would love to have dinner with him as I feel he would be a charming guest.
Gary Numan has always struck me as a sweet, humble man.
Humility. Plus talking about his family lights him up. We need more like him. (Not just in music, either.)
he was very different and full of himself before he fell hard in the 80s
You knew him personally? Or from our very distant view, we mistook his inner struggle to appear 'OK' in public as 'very different & full of himself'? Growing up unaware you have AS yet feeling, & being told, you are alien no matter how you try to 'fit', can give a demeanor that others will, & do, misread. People without AS tend to focus on the glib surface, but miss what's really going on.
I was the first person in Colorado diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome I think it's amazing that Gary Numan has it oh, he has been one of my favorite artists for a long time
It's refreshing to see a musical artist speak so positively about other musicians and the field.
hes amazing..never knew Gary had aspergers ..love him even more now..beautiful person..beyond talent ..he's my new inspiration
Gary is 60 Years Old!
Such an amazing person!
"I feels sorry for people that don't have it."
I totally agree - The obsessive focus IS an advantage except in relationships. That's still hard.
What about people with it?
@@jaidynheadford4092 If I could trade in my Aspie brain for one that could function normally in society, but lacked my focus, visual/spatial memory, ability to alter my states of consciousness, fascination with nearly everything, lateral thinking, and deeply obsessive nature, I wouldn't even consider it. Yes, loneliness is occasionally an issue, but I've had relationships before, and I assume I will again. Unlike most people, I can be very happy alone, so it's not a problem for me. As long as I can make art and music, dance, and have a cat in proximity, I'm good.
I feel you there mate...especially if you're in a relationship with someone who's hyper-emotional...it's a challenge to be sure.
got it TomiBlum
That's why i don't want are relationship since like 10 years. I don't want to bind to anything, As beautiful as humans can be. To ying there is always yang.
Yes!!! I love you Gary. I got so tired of hearing how Aspergers was soooo very sadddd. Well, I love my view of the word, I love people who I love, I see what you don’t, you see things I don’t. Ain’t we all human. Isn’t that the thing?
Awwwwww he is such a beautiful lovable being, so chuffed that he is so very happy and has a rock of a woman Gemma beside him , his girls and great musician friends . He deserves it all. We LOVE you Gary and well done mate , we are really very proud of you and your musical achievements but most of all your a good person with a big generous heart ;D
Just turned 65 and still a fan . Thank You for everything Gary ,you are Blessed .
What a class bloke...
It's refreshing to see a musical artist speak so positively about other musicians and the field.
Lucky? No actually Gary you are a genius song writer. This is a major reason you are successful.
One of the great, underrated musical geniuses of the era. Glad to see he is still doing well.
Gary, it's great seeing you in this interview. My son has Asperger's, he has his struggles but he is so artistic and I hope he finds an opening for his talents like you did.
Best words of Wisdom...Im not interested in yesterday, Im very excited about whats coming.
Tomorrow is only half the story. If we didn’t pay attention to the past and actually dwell on certain aspects of it we never would have evolved to our current status. We would have died out long ago after eating the deadly plants and paying no attention to the friend who died soon after eating that thing recently. Sound convoluted? Nope. How do you think we learned what we can and cannot consume without it making us sick or dead? Memory, and passing learned information down to our offspring. We MUST dwell on the past to prevent recurring negatives and strive to repeat the positives. We know nothing of the future. We know too much of the past. Finding the balance is the hard reality needed by all beings. These popular phrases oversimplifying the truths of life are deceitful at best. They are EXACTLY like telling half of a story with many contrasts, surprises, lessons, and examples with which to judge ourselves and our actions. To just say carpe diem leaves out yesterday and tomorrow, so it is quite a tragic phrase and a monumental disservice to humanity. These kinds of semi-axioms are fodder for the predator, and sustenance for the prey.
Almost two years after publication, and not a single comment??? Okay.
I have to admit, I haven't exactly been the most stalwart fan of Gary, but I was a fan of 'Cars' and 'Metal' when they were first released. Sadly, after these two hits Gary kind of disappeared from the United States. I did not realize until very recently that HE'S BEEN MAKING MUSIC AND TOURING THIS WHOLE TIME! WTF? How, why was the US not in on this?
Decades later, I happen upon the live video of Gary with Trent doing 'Cars' and 'Metal' in Germany. It got me all riled up and interested in Gary, wondering where he's been all this time. Suddenly, there's a treasure trove of new (TO ME) music videos, and I am just enthralled. Fixated. Obsessed.
Suffice it to say that I am SO glad that I have been re-introduced to all that is Gary Numan. Aspberger's or no, he still crushes it, every time.
What a nice man. Great musician.
He's so great.. so talented. Great guy too.. he let one of my friends take photos with him a few years ago. Fun guy and he appreciates his fans.
Lucky? No you are a genius song writer, Gary.
I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome at 21. Gary numan is a legend!
Numan is back, better than ever !
What a great humble guy!! So eloquent and thoughtful. I wish him continued success happiness and good health!
Always the humble gentleman......So refreshing to hear. Wish more performers and major artists like Numan were this way....
One of the most understated genuine blokes in the industry.
He still looks good for his age love him
I love his music and his personality. So glad he’s successful for so long!
Gary Numan. A brilliant human being, an amazing songwriter and incredible musician.
He's a true legend, and truly humble.
Always humble, always grateful, always amazing...light years ahead...looking for the future :)
Extremely inspiring! Gary Numan's perspective is quite refreshing...
So humble ... what a lovely quality for such talent to have.
I don't really know that much about Gary Numan, I have listened to a few songs and I really enjoyed them. But he just comes across as an incredibly intelligent and thoughtful guy.
Cheers for this vid.
What a thoroughly nice bloke. Absolutely agree about asperger's being an advantage. I feel sorry for people who don't have it too as I can't imagine not having that something that compels me to work on my interests for hours on end or go out to take photos of drain covers and air bricks or look out for unusual chimneys, for instance, lol.
He’s still got his looks and hasn’t been tempted to edit himself thank God! I hope he’s never ever going to go under the knife he’s growing old gracefully and humbling!✝️💞🤘🎸🎚🤘😘🤪🇬🇧🤘👍🎸✝️💞
I agree with ALL of these awesome n true comments...We are very lucky to have #GaryNuman n this world!
He's the real deal. Wonderful, creative, intelligent artist.
Ahh Gary. My hero. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. What an inspirational man and exceptionally modest for such a huge talent. 🔥❤️
Inspirational. Phenomenal. Glorious. Legendary. Genius. And an invaluably great gem, so unique it's incalculably beyond.
My nephew has a bad case of Asperger's. IF he can hold it together, I have a feeling he will do great things.
yes, and as David Byrne has expressed so well, his Asperger's may fluctuate over his life; D. Byrne says his has largely diminished. I'm sure your nephew will do great things.
I wish your nephew the best in life. It's going to be a struggle for sure but he will have keys to things most people struggle more with straight out of the gate. He'll go far, you and the rest of his loved ones just need to have patience.
Love his humility despite being a true musical pioneer. So refreshing amongst the hubris of so many others.
A true Music Genius and also a Humble person. All the best to him in the near Future
His music is very much ahead of it's time,and it was timeless then and now.I was fascinated with the Replicas album and almost every album since.I hope Gary continues to create new music for years to come.
Gary is a pioneer in so many respects ..amazing guy
I have been a fan of Gary's since the first time I heard Cars when it came out. I even got my 10 year old to play Cars on the guitar for a talent show an he nailed it. He is now a fan. Metal is one of his favorite songs. This is the first interview I have heard from him. I have such a new level of respect for him. He seems very down to earth and humble for being in the music industry as long as he has been. Just watched My Name is Ruin. AWESOME!
'Airlane' is my anthem for early synth. I can't wait to hear this latest offering from Gary; he's a genius. Thank you!
What a lovely man.
hello, gary numan is sooo inspiring..not to mention a legend💜
I loved his music since it came out, and now watching him speak, on the highest respect for such a plain speaking, humble, creative mind.
GARY GARY,, thanks for all the creative energy.
Legend. ✊🏻 much respect
His music defined a good part of my youth. :) Such a great (and unassuming, easy-going) musical talent and overall good guy.
This is a very clever and wise man. A real Asperger. To my opinion it is a real advantage, I agree with him.
Well done Gary thats a nice attitude! It is great to hear such a humility and sincerity from such a well known guy!
He is so fkn HUMBLE that makes me admore him more. Gary you are the best dude! Great interview!
A very humble guy.... you deserve everything that comes your way Gary, don't undersell yourself mate you have created music/entertainment history.
I’m not there yet. I was just diagnosed last week at 34 and all I can see are the negatives and they ways the system has failed me.
So humble. What a beautiful human being. I’ve always loved him. I’m 52 years old.
What a lovely humble man. Thank you for what you've brought to us.
that kind of humility is really touching and so very rare.im impressed.
What a class bloke...
As a creative with Asperger's, I totally get what Gary says.
Amazing man, don't look back.
What a gentle, humble, and wonderful soul. You can just tell he is angelic.
6:39 "I pity those who don't have it."
So humble.
Gary Numan is such a cool guy. He doesn't have a huge ego and is a real artist. That's reflected in his music. I love the new song he just came out with, "My Name is Ruin."
Wow, such humility, wisdom and honesty ...long may he continue.
He's truly come of age. Best of luck to him.
Kraftwerk....Gary Numan....Depeche Mode....my youth ...in the Electronic Dept
what a considered, intelligent and thoughtful guy he is ; very impressive.
Gary is one of the most inspiring musicians to come out of the UK. The amount of musicians and bands that look up to him, even to this day. I met him 20 years ago and found him very humble. Total gentleman
Every time i see Gary Numan in an interview i am impressed. He is so down to Earth and humble and appreciative of other artists. He is just a real cool guy. Next to David Bowie, he is one of the best people in the industry. Good Luck Gary!!! You are one of the best.
This man is the reason that alt music has became so popular. His music is such an inspiration
I've been listening to this man since "Cars" was brand new. I was 14 then. He's an absolute icon in my eyes. I love the way he remade "Are Friends Electric" in All Saints Basement Sessions....pure genius! Gary Numan, you are a very fair part of my life's soundtrack and I love what you do. Please don't ever stop.
Wow, Gary reminds me of me. We think so alike in most ways. I always suspected I have Asperger's too. Seeing this makes me want to get confirmation. I am highly passionate about many things in life, including life itself. I am very driven and I don't care about critics and I don't feel embarrassment.
Gary is such a humble guy....hate it when people slate him....I personally hold him in the highest esteem as a bloke and a musician....
Cool dude. Humble, obviously intelligent, and very gracious. Wow what a perspective on on his own life. Wish more people were like Gary.
He is a nice English gentleman.
What a great bloke.
First single I ever bought was Cars, I was 11.
Saw him twice in the eighties and tried to get tickets for his last tour but failed, so I spent that night in my studio with my banks of analogue synths I lusted after as a kid, what an inspirational, humble man.
Gary - you’re brilliant and creative and your music moves and touches me! I love that you and your wife are still together! I’m grateful for your artistry and your humility! Please keep making great music! It matters so very, very much!
This guy is so genuine, and so genuinely modest - icon.
You are inspirational. I have always loved your music since way back when I was a young lad. I never took much time to find the man behind the music but now I have I am floored by your integrity. How
many obstacles you must have overcome especially unkind words. I love at the end when you laugh at the thought of bad reviews. Good on you. You are better than those with nothing better to do.
He speaks wisdom top bloke to boot he is spot on with his views on the music industry
He’s very natural and that’s what we people detect and like in him
What an amazing guy. So down to earth, and yet the creator of so much genre defining music.
One thing I notice about Gary Numan/Webb is that his music is dark and serious, but in person he's bubbly, humble, and even playful. It's like his music is his alter ego.
A TRUE LEGEND
I Love his Band TUBEWAY ARMY
Ups and downs, musically or not he will always have my respect despite the criticism i might administer at times. The guy made me love music at an age that lasts till today and for the rest of my life.
Humility, very cool interview..