Michael J. Fox doesn’t dwell on his disorder.
According to a Fox News report, beloved actor Michael J. Fox spoke out about his Parkinson’s diagnosis while showcasing his documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie at the SXSW Festival.
The actor was asked how he “mobilized” people to be passionate about the fight against Parkinson’s.
“I didn’t have a choice… This is it. I have to give everything I have, and it’s not lip service. I show up and do the best I can,” he said, per People magazine.
“Pity is a benign form of abuse. I can feel sorry for myself, but I don’t have time for that. There is stuff to be learned from this, so let’s do that and move on,” he added.
From Fox News:
From director David Guggenheim, the documentary is described as highlighting “Fox’s personal and professional triumphs and travails, and will explore what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease.”
“David said early on, ‘I want to cover Parkinson’s, but I don’t want to make a movie about Parkinson’s.’ He made a movie about life,” Fox clarified of his director’s vision. “He made a conscientious decision not to make a movie about Parkinson’s.”
Fox’s transparency with the disease is something he attributes to his fans,
“My fans have basically given me my life,” he shared. “I wanted to give these people who have done so much for me my time and gratitude. It was great for me to hear from all of you.”
“Parkinson’s sucks, but it’s a great life, so thank you for it,” Fox directly told Guggenheim.
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease when he was 29 years old in 1991, only going public with his diagnosis in 1998.
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