I suspect that he was a child who thought differently than his peers, who may have had serious conversations with grown-ups, who as a young person, like me, accepted being alone quite a lot. I think that this sort of person often becomes either a writer or a career criminal.
In her book "Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life," Anne Lamott reflects on the nature of individuals who feel different from their peers during childhood. She suggests that these individuals often engage in meaningful dialogues with adults and are comfortable with solitude. This unique perspective can shape their lives in profound ways.
Lamott further speculates that such childhood experiences may lead these individuals to pursue careers in literature...
