Britain’s Got Talent Performer comes out
Page 1 of 1 [ 1 post ]
ASPartOfMe
Veteran

Joined: 25 Aug 2013
Age: 67
Gender: Male
Posts: 38,085
Location: Long Island, New York
BGT star hits back at 'fix' claims as he addresses autism diagnosis
Quote:
Despite getting a standing ovation for his perfomance, Britain's Got Talent star Travis was hit with "fix" claims, with many fans suggesting he had "been in the showbiz world for years".
However, speaking in a new interview, the singer hit back at the claims, telling Christine Lampard he isn't a trained actor or singer.
He added: "Something I didn’t get the chance to speak about is I am on the autistic spectrum and when you’re diverse and you have those abilities.
"I say ability, not disability - I wanted to say that’s something.
“You have your own process… mine to get through performances is [that] I create a character in my head, that’s why I love theatres, to immerse myself and put myself in someone’s shoes."
However, speaking in a new interview, the singer hit back at the claims, telling Christine Lampard he isn't a trained actor or singer.
He added: "Something I didn’t get the chance to speak about is I am on the autistic spectrum and when you’re diverse and you have those abilities.
"I say ability, not disability - I wanted to say that’s something.
“You have your own process… mine to get through performances is [that] I create a character in my head, that’s why I love theatres, to immerse myself and put myself in someone’s shoes."
_________________
Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity.
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman