My left hand knows what my right hand can’t do
When you grow up in a world not built for you, you learn that survival often means adaptation.
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It’s not easy being a left-hander in a world designed for right-handers, says the writer. But some, like former US president Barack Obama, have done so with aplomb.
ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
Every Aug 13, on International Left-Handers Day, a good 10 per cent of the world celebrates our triumph over our shared nemeses, such as spiral notebooks, can openers and chairs with a foldable table attached on the right.
The lefty’s list of nightmares is ever-expanding, and my newest addition is a tufting gun.