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John Elder Robison was born
Summer. Born to John and Margaret Robison in Athens, Georgia -
John Elder's brother is born this fall
Born Christopher Richter Robison, but Augusten Burroughs suits him better. John Elder calls him Varmint. -
John Elder drops out of high school at age 15 (this year)
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John Elder begins working KISS
This Year. John Elder was the engineer and created special effects guitars for the band, like smoking guitars that gave the illusion that they were on fire. -
John Elder becomes an Electrical Engineer this year
begins working for Milton Bradley. His first real job. -
John Elder marries Little Bear
Summer of '82. Her name is actually Mary, but he does not call her that. -
John Elder's son, Cubby, born (spring)
Cubby (Bear Cub), born Jack Robison. Called Bear Cub because his mother is Little Bear. -
John Elder is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrom this year
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John Elder marries second wife
somewhere in between when his son was born and when he was diagnosed. He calls his wife Unit Two (she is the second of three sisters).
