My grandfather used to stutter in English, but not in Yiddish or Hebrew, which meant from time to time he'd get self-conscious and finish what he was saying in Yiddish.

That sounds familiar- Most people who stutter can speak fluently for a while in a foreign language (or even a foreign accent) because the muscle memory isn't as strongly formed for a different way of speaking. It's not a permanent fix if one constantly sticks with one different way of speaking.

I was going to suggest you learn Yiddish! :)

I trip over my words a lot. I'm sure I'd be comfortable speaking with you.

Unfortunately I'm too far away from ANY con, being in Japan for the month and all. XD

Neat, time to find some Japan-based furs :3

Unfortunately my Japanese isn't advanced enough to find any XD

Can't get naughty with them either XD

I just want to say, Have fun guy 8-)

Thanks, if it's anything like FWA it will be the highlight of my summer!

Wish I could go. Kobi and I would love to meet you!

If you're ever on the West Coast, let us know.

I visit Oregon at least twice a year! I'll let you know next time I plan to visit Portland.

As someone who's got a reoccurring stutter I can relate. I'll be at AC but who knows if we'll run into one another.

If you see me, don't hesitate to say hi!

Sure will, same thing of course, if you see me shout out. I'm pretty outgoing even though I sometimes get tripped up on words, so long as I keep going right? Haha.

i stutter lots too!!! but i have lots of irrational fears around it, its very disruptive for me. i get mostly word blocks rather then repeating.
have you seen a speech therapist or tried medications? i haven't had much success.

Word blocks were my biggest challenge, too- The change for me came after undergoing adult speech therapy which was based on fluency shaping and disclosure. Telling people about it was the biggest step toward being comfortable with it and not having a little stutter grow into a huge block. I'd strongly recommend attending a support group of people who stutter, or if you have the means, attend the National Stuttering Association's yearly conference. I attended last year and it was an incredibly fulfilling and affirming experience (I had never met another stutterer before then, too!) Forgive me for rambling, I just want you to have all the encouragement and help you can get!

ive seen a speech therapist from age 7 to 16. the methods i've learned had very mixed results. but medication brings it to a manageable level. when i get really stuck i do the writing method (where you try to spell the words out, in cursive, with your finger) and the sing-talk method, but i try to avoid the sing-talking as much as possible. the monroe method worked too to an extent.
im only now beginning to accept it. but its a very slow and tough process. do you find yourself trying to overcompensate for assumptions that people make about someone who stutters?

I never thought about overcompensating for other people's assumptions; it's just that some people don't understand what's going on when someone stutters, especially on "blocks" or if someone is, say, fluent talking with someone at a restaurant, but then seizes up when the waiter asks their order. I guess part of my progress was related to accepting the "stutter"- the periodic repetition of a part of a word- rather than blocking on the word completely (and bringing the conversation to a halt) because I couldn't bring myself to stutter through it. I learned these things when I finally underwent adult speech therapy at 25. I'd encourage you to see a speech therapist again because the methods I learned as an adult were totally different than what I learned as a child. Feel free to note me if you have any questions; I'm very passionate about helping other people who stutter.

that great, im very happy to hear someone with a POSITIVE perspective on this! i'll send you a note immediately. :)

I don't stutter per se, but I do often find myself tripping over words, or swapping letters or words around when I'm not focused or trying to talk to fast. Sorta like a verbal dyslexia.

I'm not one to diagnose someone over the internet, but that sounds similar to "Cluttering." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluttering

If someone finishes a word for you, is that offensive to you, helpful, or do you feel pretty neutral about it? (Or none of the above, I suppose!)

It's a well-meaning gesture, but in the long run it is counter-productive. The person finishing the word might suggest the wrong word, and the person who stutters might be inclined to accept that word instead of prolonging the stuttering episode. This can be avoided in the long run with greater public education about the issue.

The best thing that a stranger ever did: I was introducing myself to a new co-worker and stuttered very severely on my name, taking many seconds to get the first syllable out. She continued to hold my hand mid-shake, and smiled as she raised and lowered her head in a single deep, slow nod that seemingly told me "I know what's going on. You take as much time as you need."

this is lovely. maybe it seems silly, but i am actually very moved by this.

D'aww, redacteur's moe point is stuttering!

I actually haven't noticed at all. I did think you were European for some reason. I'm guessing because of your outward appearance and the personality of your drawings...

I don't think I stuttering that much, but I'm much more confident in my abilities in the written word...

I get the European thing ALL the time! And yes, being influenced by the Belgian ligne claire style helps to perpetuate that particular quirk.

It'd be nice to say hi at some point, if I get the chance :) I've been following you for a while now and really enjoy your art, very well defined and genuinely unique style.

Depending on your plans/schedule/etc for AC it would really make my day to get some little doodle from you of anything really, willing to pay of course. I hate to be THAT GUY and even bring it up, but I would probably regret not having asked!

Thanks so much for your kind words. I will draw anyone a little doodle, free of charge!

what he said ^^

No AC for me, but perhaps I can pencil you in for later :3

I don't have a legit stutter, but sometimes my brain moves faster than my mouth can talk.
I also pause when I am looking for the correct word with the precise definition and/or connotation that I am looking for. Sometimes people have misinterpreted the "dramatic pause"

I've heard only great things about you, it'd be really sweet to meet you hopefully!