"People think, and so did I when I was young, that ADHD is, "This kid can't pay attention," when in fact what it means is, you are unable to control what you pay attention to. So generally when you have ADHD, you are paying more attention than most people, but to the wrong thing."
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Trevor Noah, interviewed by Neal Brennan, "Trevor Noah on Depression, ADHD & Ketamine Therapy," Blocks Podcast, May 20, 2024 1:54
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