“ADHD — it doesn’t mean you can’t focus, it means you won’t focus on nothing you don’t like.”
Sinbad, WTF with Marc Maron
Context
It’s pretty deep into the interview when this comes up (but the whole interview is a fantastic listen) but they find their way to comparing note-taking processes on how they take sheets / napkins up on stage… and how they always eventually lose those notes 😂.
Maron:
My entire life, I’ve been like, ‘I should get more organized w/this shit.`Sinbad:
If we were ever organized with it, we wouldn’t be comedians. I know that sounds like a cop out… but it’s not a disease, it’s a gift.Maron:
YeaSinbad:
ADHD - it doesn’t mean you can’t focus, it means you won’t focus on nothing you don’t like. And that’s what makes comics special. Don’t like it, ain’t dealing with it.Maron:
YeaSinbad:
DON’T like it, AIN’T dealing with it!Maron:
*chuckles*Sinbad:
It is a GIFT to be able to know that I don’t want to deal with that.