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Robbie Williams described his diagnosis as a 'get out of jail free card' for his unusual actions. This phrase playfully suggests that understanding his autism helps explain past behaviours that might have seemed odd to others. It implies a sense of relief and self-acceptance, allowing him to better understand himself and communicate his needs.
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