The Amazing World of Stephen Wiltshire
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What is Stephen Wiltshire known for today?

Stephen Wiltshire is known for being one of Britain's best-known artists.

What was Stephen Wiltshire diagnosed with at age three?

Stephen Wiltshire was diagnosed with autism.

When did Stephen say his first word?

Stephen said his first word at age five.

What could Stephen do as a child?

<p>Stephen could sketch stunningly accurate images of wildlife and caricatures of his teachers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sparked Stephen's passion for drawing?

<p>Seeing the view of London from a high-rise apartment building sparked Stephen's passion for drawing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of artwork does Stephen Wiltshire create?

<p>Stephen Wiltshire creates panoramic cityscape sketches in perfect scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Stephen's teachers react to his abilities as a child?

<p>Stephen's teachers didn't know what to do with him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Stephen begin drawing with impressive detail?

<p>Stephen began drawing the buildings he was seeing around London with impressive detail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who would take Stephen to see a sprawling view of the city?

<p>Stephen's older sister, Annette, would take him to a friend's apartment on the 14th floor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Stephen Wiltshire able to do from memory after seeing cities only once?

<p>Stephen Wiltshire is able to draw entire cities from memory after seeing them only once.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Stephen Wiltshire known for today?

<p>Creating detailed cityscape sketches</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Stephen say his first word?

<p>At age five</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who would take Stephen to see a sprawling view of the city?

<p>His older sister Annette</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Stephen's teachers react to his abilities as a child?

<p>They were dismissive and uninterested</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Stephen begin drawing with impressive detail?

<p>Buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stephen Wiltshire is known for his stunningly accurate cityscape drawings.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stephen Wiltshire was diagnosed with autism at age five.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stephen Wiltshire's teachers recognized and nurtured his artistic abilities as a child.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stephen Wiltshire can draw entire cities from memory after seeing them only once.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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