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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Tajiri was diagnosed with {{wp|Asperger syndrome|Asperger's Syndrome}}, with Nintendo officials describing him as very creative, yet "reclusive" and "eccentric", two common symptoms of AS. Tajiri has confirmed this diagnosis but has not talked about it publicly. | * Tajiri was diagnosed with {{wp|Asperger syndrome|Asperger's Syndrome}}, with Nintendo officials describing him as very creative, yet "reclusive" and "eccentric", two common symptoms of AS. Tajiri has confirmed this diagnosis but has not talked about it publicly. | ||
* Tajiri's favorite Pokémon is apparently {{p| | * Tajiri's favorite Pokémon is apparently {{p|Poliwag}}, and says that the swirl on his belly is meant to be its intestines, representing the fact that a tadpole's internal organs are able to be seen when it is picked up and inspected. | ||
* In an interview with {{wp|Time Magazine}} in 1999, Tajiri stated that he sleeps for 12 hours, and then works on his games for 24 hours straight. He says that the irregular schedule helps him think of new ideas for games. | * In an interview with {{wp|Time Magazine}} in 1999, Tajiri stated that he sleeps for 12 hours, and then works on his games for 24 hours straight. He says that the irregular schedule helps him think of new ideas for games. | ||
* A biography of Tajiri entitled ''[[Satoshi Tajiri: Pokémon Creator]]'' was published in 2008 by {{wp|KidHaven Press}}. | * A biography of Tajiri entitled ''[[Satoshi Tajiri: Pokémon Creator]]'' was published in 2008 by {{wp|KidHaven Press}}. | ||