Billie Eilish says she suppresses Tourette syndrome tics during interviews

10 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 6

Speaking on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast, the 24-year-old singer said she was diagnosed at 11 and releases suppressed tics after leaving interview rooms.
Eilish said people often misunderstand tic attacks and may not notice constant movements in her knees, elbows and arms while she is on camera and trying not to distract.
She described Tourette syndrome as sometimes forcing intrusive thoughts into spoken words, and said many people with the condition spend their days suppressing tics, though some cannot.

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