These seem like small interactions, not interesting enough to report. But to me they were outstanding because Temple's ability to genuinely interact with people surprised and delighted me. read more
I met Temple Grandin at an event and had an opportunity to speak extensively to her before and after. She has a dark, ironic sense of humor and is much more social than you would initially expect. She is aware of her celebrity and seems to enjoy her status, and is pretty blunt about what she needs. read more
She also has been the subject of the first episode in the series First Person by Errol Morris. Grandin is the focus of a semi-biographical HBO film, titled Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes as Grandin. The film was broadcast on February 6, 2010. read more
Temple Grandin is a 2010 American biographical drama film directed by Mick Jackson and starring Claire Danes as Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who revolutionized practices for the humane handling of livestock on cattle ranches and slaughterhouses. read more