Actors Sue Ann Pien, Rick Glassman and Albert Rutecki visit Google to discuss the Amazon Original series As We See It. The show follows three roommates on the autism spectrum, as they strive to get and keep jobs, make friends, fall in love, and navigate the strange world of adulthood in a world that eludes them. Through her journey of understanding what it means to be on the autism spectrum, Sue Ann Pien has welcomed a greater acceptance of what makes her unique, and the freedom to express that. She followed her myriad dreams through Hollywood and beyond, having worked with Academy and Emmy award winners, presented for a Nobel Laureate and U.S. Secretary of State on climate change solutions, and even gained global attention as a Mars One candidate. Rick Glassman is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Glassman's notable credits include a leading role in the NBC ensemble sitcom, Undateable, as well as playing Harold Ramis in David Wain's National Lampoon biopic, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. He also wrote, directed, and starred in an award-winning five-episode series, The Sixth Lead, based on his experience starring on Undateable. Before joining As We See It, Albert Ruteck appeared in the web series Aged Fruit. As an adolescent, Rutecki was diagnosed on the autism spectrum, and is excited to portray those characters authentically. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

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