Comedian Jerry Seinfeld who ruled American television in the 90s with his widely popular comedy series "Seinfeld" --dubbed as a 'show about nothing' -- told American viewers he may be on the autism spectrum.

Talking to NBC television network's main news anchor Brian Williams while promoting his new web-based series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee", the 60-year old Seinfeld revealed that he struggles with basic social engagement.

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During the interview aired on "NBC Nightly News", Williams shifted the topic to asking Seinfeld what makes him tick after all his years in the entertainment industry starting off as a stand-up comic.

Seinfeld said his career "gets to a larger life perspective." He also shared that he did not look into what he has achieved or how much money he has earned. The comic adds that if one does care to count, "you're screwed - in my opinion, you're screwed."

Seinfeld confirmed his state of autism by saying that he was "on a very drawn-out scale" of the autism spectrum.

When asked on the marker, Seinfeld said he has never ever paid attention to the right things, further explaining, "I'm very literal. When people talk to me and they use expressions, sometimes I don't know what they're saying. But I don't see it as dysfunctional. I just think of it as an alternate mindset."

Seinfeld's revelation allowed Americans to discover and understand issues on autism. The comic said that people with autism may have problems with communication, emotional and social skills, but may excel in mathematics or science.

Jerry Seinfeld was born to parents of Hungarian-Syrian Jewish descent in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Queens College, City University of New York with a degree in communications and theater, Seinfeld started doing gigs as a stand-up comic and was later discovered in late-night television until the premiere of his breakout series, "Seinfeld" in 1989.

When the series folded in 1998 after a nine-year run, independent reports claimed that the comedian continued to earn millions annually from his series on syndication, book deals and movie projects.

As of 2014, Seinfeld's personal wealth was estimated at US$820 million, making him one of the wealthiest comedians in the U.S.

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