Just in: Elon Musk says he’s shocked at the level of Tesla hate and vandalism happening: ‘I’ve never done anything harmful’…

Just in: Elon Musk says he’s shocked at the level of Tesla hate and vandalism happening: ‘I’ve never done anything harmful’…

but judging from his New York Times interview, Musk has come to realize the toll it’s taken on his life. He revealed that he’d spent his most recent birthday at work, and that he hasn’t taken a substantial vacation since 2001.

On top of that, he has trouble sleeping: “It is often a choice of no sleep or Ambien,” he told The Times.

There were times when I didn’t leave the factory for three or four days days when I didn’t go outside,” the Tesla and SpaceX CEO told The Times. “This has really come at the expense of seeing my kids. And seeing friends.”