work, benecio is done. five days a week he does odd jobs at a home for the elderly in vicenza in northern italy. by the way, did you notice something? yes. 53-year-old benecio suffers from a genetic condition. his body is almost completely covered from head to toe with growths, swellings and sores. his mother had the same condition as does his sister. he's had it since the age of 15. his appearance often terrifies strangers. benicio recalls trying to take a seat on the bus but being told by the passenger next to him to sit somewhere else. [ speaking foreign language ] >> translator: i wanted to answer back, but i controlled