I was sent this post 8 years ago because I totally identify with it. I am this nerd. When I write code, I need headphones. I used to have a strand of beads I would twirl around in my hand for things I really needed to think about. Thank you all managers who knew I needed that to write code. PS: I don’t even hear the music when I code it just keeps some area of my mind occupied while my fingers do the work.