An autistic man has been called a “glutton for punishment” after it was revealed he lives in one of the most overwhelming cities in the world of his own free will.

Graeme Hart, 56, traded the infinitely more sensible Hertfordshire for London thirty years ago, and has not looked back despite feeling psychically attacked whenever he leaves the house.

Hart said: “London’s alright as long as you stay indoors, drown out as much outside noise as you can, and don’t look at your bank balance ever.”

“All my friends have moved, but it’s not like I’ve run out of people to socialise with. Everywhere you go, there’s Londoners who hate you just because you exist near them.”

“If you’re lucky during the Tube ride home, you’ll be wedged in nice and close to someone who doesn’t cover their mouth when they cough, in temperatures that would be considered inhumane if we were cattle.”

“At least you’ll never run out of things to do here. That’s not me speaking from experience, by the way. I don’t actually do any of them.”

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