Steve, can I talk to you? she said. His jaw dropped. Do you have any idea what a privilege it has been even to know someone as fine as John Sculley? she demanded. He averted his gaze. Can't you look me in the eyes when I'm talking to you? she asked. But when Jobs did so-giving her his practiced, unblinking stare-she recoiled. Never mind, don't look at me, she said. When I look into most people's eyes, I see a soul. When I look into your eyes, I see a bottomless pit, an empty hole, a dead zone. Then she walked away.
In this excerpt, a woman confronts Steve Jobs, expressing her astonishment at his connection to John Sculley. She emphasizes what a privilege it is to know someone like Sculley, indicating her high regard for him. However, Jobs seems uncomfortable with the conversation and struggles to maintain eye contact, which frustrates her. She desires genuine connection but perceives something unsettling in Jobs' demeanor.
As she looks into his eyes and feels a void, her reaction reveals her disillusionment with Jobs. She describes seeing a "bottomless pit" when she looks at him, indicating a lack of depth or substance in his character. Disheartened, she ultimately chooses to walk away, suggesting a profound disconnect between Jobs and those around him.
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