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Michael J. Fox’s latest interview is capturing internet’s heart
I hope I never forget the last line of his interview. ❤️
Eduardo Gaskell
05.02.23

“I’m not gonna lie, it’s getting harder,” Michael J. Fox said of living with Parkinson’s. “It’s getting tougher. Every day gets tougher. But that’s the way it is. I mean, who do I see about that?”

He spoke to Jane Pauley for a CBS Sunday Morning interview.

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Some know him as Alex P. Keaton, while some call him Marty McFly.

Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 29.

But he has always been positive and optimistic.

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He talked about having undergone spinal surgery on a benign tumor, explaining as well that the procedure affected his walking.

The actor said that he has fallen many times and suffered numerous injuries, among them, breaking both arms, a hand and facial bones.

Pauley said, “Every time I see you, I can see it’s taken a little bit more of something.”

“It’s been 30+ years; not many of us that have had this disease for 30 years,” Michael answered. “It sucks having Parkinson’s.”

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40 years ago, “Family Ties” debuted and introduced the world to Michael J. Fox.

He went on to star in many successful films, endearing himself to fans worldwide.

He was to introduce himself as Alex Keaton but he went with Alex P. Keaton, which he discussed with Pauley.

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“I just did this ad-lib thing where I was supposed to say, ‘Hello, this is Alex Keaton,’ and I just went, ‘Hello, this is Alex P. Keaton.’ And it became a big part of the character.” he shared.

“Is P funny?” Pauley asked.

“P is funny,” said Fox. “P is percussive. Percussive P!”

For years, Fox has been getting a laugh describing his disease as a gift: “It’s the gift that keeps on taking.”

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And Fox has been living with the disease almost his entire life.

He is now 61.

Fox then says that he does think of mortality, and that you don’t die from Parkinson’s, you die with Parkinson’s.

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The good news is that the Michael J. Fox Foundation has raised $1.5 billion for research.

Recently, they’ve announced a breakthrough: a biomarker for Parkinson’s, meaning faster diagnosis and treatment.

Fox goes on to talk about his wife and family, including how he enjoyed his fame in the 80’s thanks to “Back To The Future.”

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His life, his career, and living with Parkinson’s are all in his new documentary called Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie.

Pauley asked him, “What does still imply, evoke?”

“I could never be still, until I couldn’t be still,” Fox replied.

“Still has other meanings. Still here. Still committed.” she says.

“And I’ll take ’em all!” the actor answered.

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Fox, with all his experiences, is a very funny, and a very wise man.

Despite the twitches and involuntary movements, he remains sharp, answering questions and laughing along with Pauley.

Fox said. “I recognize how hard this is for people, and I recognize how hard it is for me. But I have a certain set of skills that allow me to deal with this stuff. And I realized, with gratitude, optimism is sustainable. And if you can find something to be grateful for, then you can find something to look forward to, and you carry on.”

Check out the interview in the video below!

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