“And the second [thing about the CBS EVENING NEWS that stands out in the mind of Michael J. Fox] was something Katie did later in the interview, as the drugs kicked in and the tremors segued into the jerkiness of dyskinesias. Somewhere in the contortions of making a point, my left arm detached the microphone clip from my jacket lapel. With no fuss and hardly a break in conversation or eye contact, she calmly leaned over and refastened it. Neither of us commented on it, but it was such an empathetic gesture, so far from anything patronizing or pitying, a simple kindness that allowed me the dignity to carry on making a point more important than the superficiality of my physical circumstance......One thing was abundantly clear though, whether or not she was able to forget how much she liked me: with that single act of consideration, she made it abundantly clear how much she loved her father.”

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About Michael J. Fox

Canadian and American actor and activist

Michael J. Fox is a Canadian and American actor and activist known for his work on screen and for public advocacy. He is also known as Michael Andrew Fox, and has had a long career across film and television. His honors include five Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2000 and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002, and was appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada in 2026.

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