I get the feeling that Perelman's a purist, in every sense of the word. He gets the math done, and then he steps away and feels happy that he's contributed some

I get the feeling that Perelman's a purist, in every sense of the word. He gets the math done, and then he steps away and feels happy that he's contributed something to humanity. Maybe he's not as obstinate as we think he is. (Frying pan to the head notwithstanding)