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Ailing 'Dilbert' Cartoonist Talks Again

Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:27 PM EDT
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Rachel Konrad, AP Writer
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<p>Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, works on his comic strip in his studio in in Dublin, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006. Adams, 49, appears to be a rare example of someone who has largely but not totally, recovered from Spasmodic Dysphonia, a mysterious disease in which parts of the brain controlling speech shut down or go haywire. As many as 30,000 Americans are afflicted, typically in their 40s and 50s, experts say. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p>

Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, works on his comic strip in his studio in in Dublin, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006. Adams, 49, appears to be a rare example of someone who has largely but not totally, recovered from Spasmodic Dysphonia, a mysterious disease in which parts of the brain controlling speech shut down or go haywire. As many as 30,000 Americans are afflicted, typically in their 40s and 50s, experts say. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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bmvaughn

I read this on his blog. It is absolutely AMAZING.

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Reply#1 - Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:21 PM EDT
Corey Spring

Yeah, I read it when he posted on his blog too. How freaking crazy is that?!

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#1.1 - Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:27 PM EDT
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farmers

I know exactly what he went through. I have been diagnosed with this syndrome. Four years ago I had to quit my teaching job. Suddenly people treated me as though I was a mental incompetent or ignored me and my opinions.

I have gotten my voice back after two years of silence and my father's stroke. He lost his voice and I had to speak for him. Hospitals are horrible to those that cannot speak.

My voice still cracks and I have swallow spams when I am very nervous and under pressure. Giving listeners the impression that I am stalling, lying, or stupid.

Oh well

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Reply#2 - Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:13 PM EDT
bmvaughn

Sorry to hear about your and your father's ails, farmers. I'm glad you're here and can type to tell your story.

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#2.1 - Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:21 PM EDT
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