EEEEEEEEEEEWWWW!

Picked up an unwanted paper on the Tube today and read an article about Stephen Hawkings. That fella with with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig's Disease. ALS causes nerve cells to degenerate. The voluntary muscles weaken and become immobile. ALS leaves the senses unimpaired and the intellect is often unaffected. This allowed him to write a book about blackholes that sold millions but no one understands. The article itself wasn't particularly attention grabbing but this quote made my day.

In the past he was asked how he managed to father three children and replied: "The disease only affects voluntary muscle."

Stephen Hawkings. I salute you!