Michael J. Fox has never let Parkinson's break his spirit.
The Back to the Future star sat down with Aarp Magazine for the publication's April/May issue, where he candidly discussed how accepting his condition has led to him living a more fulfilled life.
"It isn’t resignation, and it freed me to actively deal with and endeavor to change my situation," the 55-year-old actor said of coming to terms with his illness. "I like to say, 'My happiness goes in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.'"
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In fact, Fox says that going public about his diagnosis is what has helped him to live a happier life.
"It was empowering to have people understand what I was going through," he shared. "I immediately felt better."
Another thing that enriches the actor's life? Staying active...
The Back to the Future star sat down with Aarp Magazine for the publication's April/May issue, where he candidly discussed how accepting his condition has led to him living a more fulfilled life.
"It isn’t resignation, and it freed me to actively deal with and endeavor to change my situation," the 55-year-old actor said of coming to terms with his illness. "I like to say, 'My happiness goes in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.'"
Watch: Michael J. Fox Gets Standing Ovation at Oscars, Reluctantly Sings With Seth Rogen
In fact, Fox says that going public about his diagnosis is what has helped him to live a happier life.
"It was empowering to have people understand what I was going through," he shared. "I immediately felt better."
Another thing that enriches the actor's life? Staying active...
- 3/30/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Michael J. Fox is amused at the symptoms brought on by his Parkinson’s disease.
The Back to the Future icon, who battles the disease, tells Aarp The Magazine for their April/May cover story that most days he’ll laugh nonstop at himself, particularly when trying to deliver a cup of coffee to his wife of almost 30 years, Tracy Pollan.
“The truth is that on most days, there comes a point where I literally can’t stop laughing at my own symptoms,” he says.
“Just the other morning I come into the kitchen,” he says. “I pour a cup — a little trouble there.
The Back to the Future icon, who battles the disease, tells Aarp The Magazine for their April/May cover story that most days he’ll laugh nonstop at himself, particularly when trying to deliver a cup of coffee to his wife of almost 30 years, Tracy Pollan.
“The truth is that on most days, there comes a point where I literally can’t stop laughing at my own symptoms,” he says.
“Just the other morning I come into the kitchen,” he says. “I pour a cup — a little trouble there.
- 3/30/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
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