Michael J. Fox Rediscovers His Optimism: ‘There Is No Other Choice’ | Sunday TODAY
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- Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2020
- Actor Michael J. Fox has projected hope and optimism for nearly 30 years since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 at age 29. In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, he shares a story from his new book, “No Time Like the Future,” about hitting a breaking point but reminding himself about what he’s grateful for in life. “Optimism is a choice, but in a way, it isn't,” he says. “There's no other choice. I don't think there's any other viable choice than to hope for the best and work toward it.”
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Michael J. Fox Rediscovers His Optimism: ‘There Is No Other Choice’ | Sunday TODAY
Looks like he's doing alright, he actually speaks better than the last interview I saw him with. He seems to have learned to live with his condition and make the most out of it. That deserves respect.
Parkinson's changes daily. Somedays you are able to move better than other days. Sometimes your meds have kicked in and sometimes they haven't yet. I have the disease as well. In this particular interview he was probably just having a "good" day.
@@chasingbirds3073Yes, he has spoken about this too. He has said that he worries that when he is interviewed he can come across as not sick, which is misleading because we are not seeing just how bad he gets. Yet at the same time he doesn't want the public to see just how bad he can get.
I have a friend with Parkinson's who told me early on that I would only see her when she is well. Sometimes that means not seing her many months. She has chosen that she only wants to be known that way.
It has swings.. good days and bad days.
@@amunra3111you've got issues
@@amunra3111 as I said, you've got issues. Don't you think those who discovered this cure would be eager to announce it and gain financially. Not that financial gain would be their priority.
Credit to the interviewer for the tremendous amount of respect he showed Michael. Opening up to Michael and sharing with him how his own father had Parkinson’s. Then referencing the part in the book where Michael told his wife he had it. Then pausing for a moment to let Michael reflect, and stating that a partner is what helps you get through it. I have a lot of respect for both of these guys. That’s how you do a interview, major props.
O man. His emotion when he thought about his wife's reaction to his disease.
Yeah. It’s overwhelming when you think that person(s) who stands by you even when you’re at your lowest. When they cheer you on as you keep fighting, and console when the tears won’t stop falling. When they look you dead in your eyes, and tell you that they are not going anywhere just before they pull you up off the ground. The happiness, and humility is enough stop you from breathing momentarily (in a good way lol).
Honestly I thought he passed on, but I was very happy to see that he is alive, well, and still climbing those incredibly tough walls one step at a time.
I literally started crying and felt so happy for him, i love this guy ever since i saw back to the future as a kid almost 30 years ago
So sweet. So many people aren't faithful to their vows. It's so wonderful to see they are.
I loved that, it choked me up, I wish we all had such good partners.
rare to actually find a partner that will actually stand by you...
Michael J fox is the most inspiring person in the whole world love him,
I love you Michael J Fox! Your so strong and I'm so glad to have watched this video and see you fight this diease. You will forever be my favorite actors of all time 😍😘🥰💗🙏👍 God Bless you always Micheal.
I remember one time I met him at a convention yeas ago I literally went up and hug him and then I started crying and he was like what's wrong and I was like cause I'm so happy I finally got to meet you
@NessyEdwards .Absolutely right
Personally I'd give that crown to Malala Yousafzai, but yes he has achieved a great deal.
second most ....Jesus Christ remains the most inspiring to me
He is such a class act, and we are all lucky to have a piece of him in our lives through all of his years of work!
Well said!
AMEN ! ! ! 👍
Incredible actor love this man. Bless him
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Agreed! Amazing talent!
He is pathetic.
@@WhatTruthIs Your Pathetic!!
@@WhatTruthIs phony fraud
When he started tearing up talking about his wife. The love, adoration and gratitude... It's all you need to know what kind of woman she is. What a blessing. Gratitude is the key to happiness.
It's so true. I've seen pictures of them I think pre-Parkinson's by the age he looks and there is a ton of love on her face as she's looking at him. When he teared up, I did too. I'm so glad they have each other.
That is true love with his wife.
I still to this day love the back to the future movies. I grew up loving his movies.
Would love to meet him someday
My Dad just passed away on 12/11/2020 at 73. He struggled with parkinsons for close to 4 years, inevitably aspiration pneumonia took his life due to lack of jaw/throat muscles and fluid had entered his lungs. Im just here to support all the families and patients dealing with this disease. God Bless You All. ...I Love You Dad!! ❤️🙏🎄 stay strong Marty Mcfly theres an infinite future ahead of us all.
I'm sorry
I am so sorry about your Dad.
May he be watching over you.
I’m sorry for your loss
So sorry. It's painful to know they ever have to be even a little bit uncomfortable when we love them and they took care of us and did their best. Fixed our boo-boo's and rubbed our bellies when we caught a stomach bug... wish we could make theirs better too.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure it was heartbreaking seeing the progression of the disease. It is such a scary condition, to know that all of your muscles will weaken that way. I have a family member recently diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. I just cried when I heard.
Really needed to hear this. Just diagnosed with MS. God bless you all these are tough times
I’m so sorry of your recent diagnosis with MS. Please know that I will pray for you each day for strength, support, faith, and optimism through your journey.
(If ever a friend needed, please just reply to this or any video on my channel to notify me, I’ll always be there to listen and lend support.)
God bless you always, you are in my prayers. ❤️😔
@@JS45678 you are an angel!!!! You made my day
@@Firecracker66 Now you’ve made my day but may I say it is You who are the Angel as you will show me and so many around you how a beautiful strong person faces adversity through faith, family, confidence, strength, perseverance, and hope.
I am always just a message away and I’m a very good listener (I’m a recreational musician which means I have to be a good listener...of course that does not necessarily mean I can play my instruments well, that’s another story my dear friend for another day! 🙃)
Did I just make you smile? See, anytime you need a friend to listen or bring a smile to you or even cry with you, I’m only a message away.
You are truly an Angel in my eyes and I will pray for you each day, you are not alone.❤️
Hang in there!! Best wishes!
God bless you.
Strength and blessings.
Man, I couldn’t have more respect for anyone suffering right now, and sad at the same time. This guy is a hero of the human race.
сто процентов !
he is such a sweetheart, bless him and his wife tracy for being there for him.
"optimism is a violent choice. It's the only choice."
Michael is not only a great actor he is a real man. Optimism is hard, but the only choice of life.
He said there wasn't any other *viable* (not "violent") choice other than optimism.
@@nula14 my bad. "People say optimism is a choice, but in a way, it isn't. It is the viable choice"
I apologise , I misquoted. Thank you. But at least it means the same idea than what I heard. A case of do or die is violent, in this he says he can only choose optimism if he chooses life.
Not everyone has the ability to choose optimism. If you have acute mental illness, or you do chronic harm to yourself, it's very hard to listen to ppl who proselytize about optimism. Some ppl are resigned or accepting of the fact that they do not always have much choice, if any at all. Optimism then sounds pat and glib, by others who confuse sympathy for empathy. Especially when that person then dies young, no matter how many physicians she had seen.
I loooove him...I just love him
MJF is just a wonderful person! Thanks for the post!
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"At that moment she didn't blink." Man that hit me so hard. That is a true life partner.
In sickness and in health till death us do part. Too bad that has gone out of fashion. Today, it is “See you!” True marriage requires saints, Millions are but they mistake holiness for mere sentiment.
Made me tear up
They are so lucky to have each other. I would honestly love to be married to that man... he is just beyond words for me. She is obviously pretty amazing as well.
@@JRobbySh that's what Tracy said to him when he told her he had PD.
Brakes my heart to see him like that and also gives me strength.
Breaks mine too!
I know. It’s sad to see his decline in his interview. :-(
4:16 bro.. Michael j fox is frickin’ hilarious. Such an inspiration.. such a good person. We love you, mjf.
I cannot watch this without tears. Actually I'm always emotional when I watch his interviews. I wouldn't be able to handle this disease the way he and his family does.
You’re stronger than u know… u just haven’t put it to test yet. We all are.
im literally crying i love him so much
his news channel is the best
Michael has always been a class act and his wife is an angel. God bless them both.
Michael you're a beautiful soul. Such a nice human being whose had some tough hardships but as the beautiful soul he is he stays optimistic and keeps that smile on his face . I wish him and his family all the best. This disease he's been dealing with since 29. I commend him for that smile and his fight to show this disease won't keep him down. We love you Michael. When he spoke about his wife and broke into tears it just was a sad moment and I started to crying myself. He really loves his wife Tracey soo much. I'm really wanting his book. You go Michael.
I'm sure he looks at it glass half full sometimes, 29 years is half of his life. He is rich from his younger year's, he is blessed in alot of ways. I have had bad Arthritis, since I was 12 years of age, some people are also born with disabilities already active. I was lucky in away to have lived 12 years of my life pain free although I don't really remember a pain free day!
Michael J Fox you are a true hero and a inspiration for me and my little brother
Michael J Fox is from my hometown of Vancouver Canada. He is an inspiration of being dealt a difficult card with Parkinsons. Praying for you my friend 🙏
This man is the GOLD standard for being a human - the vigilance is phenomenal - we should all strive to be this way!!
Such an inspirational man love him ❤️
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I still have the same crush on him that I developed when I was a teen. What a lovely man.
Yeah he’s such a cute and handsome man his wife is lucky to have him
Immature post. He's a married man. Act like an adult.
@@TheJpep2424 You have some deep seated issues. Get help.
@@ShariVanderWerf I know he has many issues.
The first video I bought for my daughter, was Back to the future. Paid about $85 for it. just after it was released. Remarkable actor. I was a fan, too.
I didn't think I'd end up crying before bed today but here I am. You mean a lot to me and my childhood MJF. You are a inspiration. Love you Michael!
Unbelievable spirit he has. I wish I had one fifth of his optimism and strength. He's iconic.
Words cannot express how much I adore this human. So proud he is from my home town. I have watched his career since his early days in Canadian TV and onward. I teared up when he talked about Tracey. He is an amazing person. God bless him ❤️from🇨🇦
Right! You can just see the love and respect he has for her 💗🤗💗
Holly Olsen IKR. He is so amazing and down to earth. He is such a champion for Parkinson’s
Burnaby?
RaymondHng yes 👍
He is just lovely. What a man.
My husband has Parkinsons and reading Michael's book has really given him motivation to move forward and accept his future but enjoy everyday. Thank you Michael.
He's an amazing role model for people who not only suffer from Parkinson's, but 4 people who suffer from all different kinds of disease's. Laughter is the best cure. When it's not, then find a place inside yourself where U have the most peace. Meditation is excellent 4 this.
As someone who suffers with multiple health conditions that are incurable. My heart goes out to you! I've watched your career from early on. Just seeing you fight this battle for all these years. You are an inspiration to many of us❤hugs
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I am as well. MICHAEL is to Be Highly Admired. He and his Wife and Family Have Fought a Really "Tough" Battle.
God bless you MJF you are a hero. I remember him mostly in Back to the Future
He almost cried when he was talking about telling his wife for the first time that he had Parkinson’s
I actually did cry! That hasn't happened often in my life. Only love for a great man and my childhood hero!
i can empathize with him. can't think of many things more meaningful in this life.
@@JamesEdwardsMarche110880 me too! Tears still wet on my face.
@@matahari7150 Aww ..Bless you! ❤️. I'm glad we share that love for a good person :).
FSD MD here... totally relate to this. I know the struggle ups and downs! But we have to stay strong and follow our hearts and dreams.
I’m so sorry he deserved better. Love his energy.
Nobody "deserves" better, just the luck of the draw, and no one need a pitiful sorry.
Shoshanna Cohen You could’ve said anyone deserve better. And I’ve agreed with you, but you have showed no human empathy or kindness, I feel sorry for you and your family.
@@Musettube You are very simple minded, nobody deserves better, things are the way the are, good people die of cancer. Empty sorry for Mr. Fox do not benefit him or his family, its just lip service. I feel sorry for you and and your family.
@@fitnesspoint2006 are you a nihilist?
@@fitnesspoint2006 just be nice. Incidentally, the Palestinians deserve better ...
You look great Michael god bless you always
Really??
Godbless him , Thankyou Michael , my sister was was diagnosed at 49 , she’s now 73 , and see good and see not so good , she doesn’t complain , but my goodness I see her suffer so much , it breaks my heart . Her husband is good does his best , but at this time needs help , we’ve been supporting them by staying with them both , as my brother in law has suffered with his back . So I’ve now seen it first hand . Michael my niece has just bought your book , Thankyou ❤️🙏 love your back to the future films , my hero 😜👍👌 wouldn’t it be great to have these powers now 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏God is our strength and seeing you is positive also
Michael you are an inspiration to every one with disabilities. I am a bilateral amputee from am industrial accident in 2008. I was 52 years old. Many times thought my life was over, but with the support of my loving wife Lynn and daughter Renee, friends, community I learned to live again. Learning to walk was tough, driving was tough but hilarious. You could have done a show on that one. You are one of my inspirations. Most people never know the true inner struggles a disabled person lives with every minute of every day. To find the silver lining is difficult but it can be done and you have shown the way for so many. Finally Mr. Fox I really enjoyed you in the sitcom but not so much in back to the future. Just kidding you are a pretty good actor, but a truely inspirational man. I am now 66 years old and still fighting every day. Thank You Sir. from a humble fan, sincerely Bob Simon.
Michael J Fox WE LOVE YOU! ❤❤❤❤❤
Michael, YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON!
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Michael's a great man, father and human being.
Michael - I love you for your true self - a brilliant actor, person, father, husband. Your history of acting and movies makes all of us happy - we smile every time we see you and our spirits raised. I want to see you for a long long time.
A Real Superman.
If we can win from within,
without Shows Up.
Michael is such an amazing man, & such an inspiration to so many.
Love & prayers ❤
Michael is a shining star. A really wonderful actor that I crushed on as a teen. I love his strength of moral character and the 'down to earth' charisma he exudes. He is a worthy example to mankind. Thank you Michael for all the great performances and may you always steal the show!
MJF is awesome! Loved the roles he played that made up my childhood. My mom is also battling with Parkison, so I can empathize with his situation. It's a daily struggle, so for him to keep his head up high like that has earned even more respect from me. Keep going MJF!
Hey Michael. You are still and will always be one of the greatest actors ever. We love you in the USA. Take care of yourself and don't be a stranger.
Anonymous guy also in Italy everyone loves MJF...
"They're all taller than me, so I look up to them." Haha
I missed that one! LOL
We love you so much Michael J Fox!!❤️
Acting was only the platform to raise him to his true calling. What an amazing guy. Keep moving forward Michael!
What an amazing person.... To look at life with such a positive attitude and outlook despite what he has to deal with everyday. God Bless him and anyone else who has to go through it or something like it. ❤️❤️❤️
I grew up with Michael, literally as I'm only a couple of months older then him, watching him on Family Ties and Back to the Future. About a year ago I found that I too have Parkinson's Disease. He brings me hope that I too can have a life with this disease.
I feel my Parkinsons progressing over the last 2 yrs. Wish I could say I was as optimistic as he is. It's definitely a fight every day to choose to keep going. I enjoy watching his interview & his shows he was in. Him & his family are truly blessed to have each other
You’re doing great! Don’t ever give up hope ❤️
Loved you Michael J Fox My favorite actor, I just finished watching the first back to future again and again . Stayed strong 💪 ♥️😘.
Love you Michael j fox.
Your conscience is full of loving and caring attitude.
Thank you Michael...for your strength, wisdom , humour, hope, & optimism...sending much love...& pull up a bench..we have 45 minutes...
Michael is beyond words. Such an inspiration to me!
I didn’t know about his tumor, he’s a fighter. The love from his wife, family and Gods grace shows us what’s possible.
I love Michael so much. So caring, honorable, brave, helpful to others … What a monumental role model for human goodness. You, too, Willie. You're a special fellow. Thanks, you two. Keep the wonderful coming!♥
His smile and his voice and the way he tells stories and positivity in life has not changed. Still the same Michael J Fox I adored when I first saw him on TV. 🥰🥰🥰
he will always live in my heart. Always....
He always will be Marty, LEGEND of my Childhood
We love you Michael!! You're truly an inspiration to us all!! Not only are you an amazing actor but you show us that no matter what we're going through, YOU HAVE TO FIND THE POSITIVITY IN EVERYTHING!! Thank you for all that you do 😊👍💗
Bless you MJF. My highest respect and honor for his wife, Tracy. I have fond memories of Family Ties which was one of my favorite tv shows when I was growing up. This Parkinson's reminded me of my mother who passed away in 2011. She battled with Parkinson's for many years. May God bless The Michael J. Fox Foundation
My mom is 85 and has been fighting Parkinsons for 30+ years too. Mr Fox is a giant to me.
Michael J. Fox, back to the future! Honestly, that's what I see, a great actor not some disease. We're all going to go thru it at some point.
One of my favorite actors by far
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Michael J Fox will always be part of my life; he was a huge influence growing up (we basically grew up together, on opposite sides of the screen), and his optimism is shared. Love the guy.
Michael J Fox reminds us all that we often mask a lot of our challenges in front of others, only to show strength and perseverance. No one had a clue what he was dealing with all those year. He's inspirational on all levels and a reminder to us all that we need to show more compassion and encouragement to one another. A great dude, a true fighter! I hope we can one day fight and conquer this disease!
Always will be one of my favorite people! Michael J. Fox is so much more than just the fame. I’m so glad he’s brave enough to share his whole story with us! I read his other book and now I must get this one! Perseverance! He’s an amazing human! And the unconditional love of his family! That’s inspirational! 👏🏻❤️❤️👌🏻🙏🏻💪🏼
He actually has several books now. :) Pluto TV just debuted a 24/7 Family Ties channel, too.
@@robf6105 I’ve only read his first! I need the others! I remember we read it years ago. My oldest daughter saw a few cuss words and was shocked! Hahaha it wasn’t full of them! But I remember laughing because she saw him as Marty and not a normal adult man with a lot of talent! LOL I think she began to understand then that everyone no matter what profession in life or their status, life can be a challenge! Money and fame do not mean only good things happen and they’re always trouble free with no pain or sorrow. To me there are few actors who can get through unscathed by the price of fame! He’s a man I’d want to be friends with even if he wasn’t a famous person! Thanks for the suggestion! We need books like this today!! Empathy is disappearing and fear seems more the topic these days!
What a great guy! Tracy’s love and devotion to him is so inspiring and amazing! They take “for better or worse, in sickness and in health” all the way and live it every day.
An true testament to the power of the human spirit. Michael J. Fox is amazing and that is an understatement.
We love Michael J. Fox.
Much love mate he’s amazing top bloke take care mate keep fighting that horrible fuon disease
Loved him since I was a little girl 💗 Born in ‘88..... I remember watching Family Ties re-runs, loving Back To The Future, it was my favorite ride at Universal Studios. I remember hearing his diagnosis, hearing of Parkinson’s for the first time, not knowing what it was, I had to be around 3, but I remember 💔
He works hard for so many affected with Parkinson's and given it so much awareness.
Thank you for Back to the Future films. I love you Michael!
I love Fox, I can watch Back to the Future once a week and never get bored...
"Never give up. You have to fight for life." -My Grandma
As a 42 year old very straight male, Michael J. Fox was my hero growing up. I remember even having a poster of him hanging on my wall I bought at the elementary school book fair, lol. Back to the Future, to this day is still my all time favorite movie. I still always think of traveling back to the 50’s and hanging with my mom, dad and other family members. Advising my dad in what land he needs to buy, etc. He and Doc will always be my favorite future hero’s!
As a fellow Canadian, I so honored to be associated to Michael even if only by the country's we both were born in, Michael is a class act and such a fighter, god bless him!
He is such a lovely person ... a great heart and a wonderful sense of humor.
Hi my name is Phil Machado I was diagnosed Parkinson's about 6 months ago I have avoided researching anything on this disease until today looking at Michael j fox in this interview I saw myself I mean I really saw myself it was good to see it's nice to know not alone in all of this thank you Mr Fox for all the help and encouragement you give us all.
Bless you
Is there anyone else with the stamina, humor, and inspiration that has been provided by Michael J? Thank you for being your honest self through all that life has thrown at you. You know they suggested to Pope John Paul that he should resign due to his Parkinson's and he replied, "Jesus did not come down from the cross." You are an amazing guy and have given hope to so many people.
I always liked him and thought he seemed like a very kind, friendly person despite all his fame and then look at all the unfortunate things that happened to him yet he is still humble, positive and going strong. What a guy, a true inspiration! I wish him and his beautiful family all the best!
Stay strong man!
We All Love you!!!
The amazing thing about Michael J. Fox is that he is such a well spoken man and he can have me so emotional and crying, then the next moment, he has me laughing out loud so hard! It’s wonderful to know through everything he has gone through and all the struggles, he has come back stronger and more incredible of a man than I think any of us could have expected from him. I love that he is still the same Michael J. Fox that we’ve all loved and adored for decades. God Bless Michael forever❤️
Such an amazing dude with a humble loving heart, he doesn’t act or walk around like he’s a big time celebrity, he walks around and acts like a normal guy in a world where he knows it’s hard to be seen, the part about him saying that he would find a bench and talk for 45 mins to an hour to some random stranger who knew him and loved him growing up or whatever the case is jus shows that he doesn’t let the fame and past get to him, he truly cares and that shows what kinda person an man he is! May God bless him in his life going forward and I hope someday, sometime I could meet him and talk to him, it’d be a dream come true to meet this absolute amazing person
He even cracks jokes I love him!
Tracey is as always amazing. I will always admire Michael and Tracey.
Michael J. Fox, you are so beloved. Don't ever doubt that.
I watch reruns of Family Ties all the time... it brings me joy ... It’s when I forget I hurt. Thank you! God Bless You Michael J Fox and your family. 🙏🙏🙏😇♥️
His wife must also be an amazing person.
Thank you for everything you've done Michael ❤❤ we're grateful for such a talented actor like you! My first crush in the entire world was Michael J Fox in Teen wolf!!!! 😍😍
Micheal. I wish you could see this comment. You are an amazing inspiration, yes I enjoyed your entertainment I was born in 1982 I LITTERALLY grew up with family ties and everything else you did. But what you've done since off screen you will be remembered for too- your a hero bro. Love you and thank you fighting for a cure everyday.
What an honor it must be to know this man in person! The strength he has and the ability to fight like he has.. My God.. Wow!
hes a warrior, i wish we could help him.
Michael J Fox looks like he's doing so well good on him and his wife being there for him