I wrote this short blurb about Michael J Fox (@realmikefox) for the annual #Time100. This man means a lot to me. And I know he means a lot to you… ⬇️ I know Michael J. Fox. Like, I know him pretty damn well. He’s funny. He’s warm. He’s handsome and intensely smart. He also falls a lot. Not just because he has Parkinson’s. He falls a lot because he’s unafraid to fly. I met Mike 17 years ago. I’ve watched him raise the bar for purpose and passion. It’d be kinda lazy to simply characterize him as the greatest champion of Parkinson’s research on the planet. He’s someone who helped my dad, along with millions of others, feel less alone. It’d be kinda lazy to simply regard him as a movie star who shaped the lives of people all over the planet with a uniquely electric wit and self-aware charm. He’s the sum of these beautiful parts. And so many more. Last year I watched Back to the Future with my 8-year-old daughter. It’s become her favourite film. And for now, that’s enough for me—and her. One more kid from one more generation sees what I saw. I know how lucky I am to call Mike a friend. She still has no idea that I know him. I don’t need to teach my daughter the level of compassion Mike has mastered. Or teach her to tell stories the way Mike tells stories. I need to teach her that it’s OK to fall a lot. It’s the absolute best way to know you’re flying.
@VancityReynolds @realmikefox For a second I thought we lost this beautiful man.
@evilsaintthea @VancityReynolds @realmikefox Me too! It’s shame that kind words are usually associated/saved for after a person passes away. Thank you @VancityReynolds for acknowledging a person for their positive qualities while they’re still around to hear them!
@evilsaintthea @VancityReynolds @realmikefox So did I. I’m very glad we haven’t.
@evilsaintthea @VancityReynolds @realmikefox Yeah. Ryan could've led with that. I'm too old to be messed with like this.
@evilsaintthea @VancityReynolds @realmikefox I did too! My heart jumped a bit.
@evilsaintthea @VancityReynolds @realmikefox I think my heart actually stopped for a minute. I'm glad I read on. With deep admiration, from another GenX'r that grew up on "Family Ties" & "Back To The Future". In gratitude, To Michael J. Fox for being an outstanding example of a card-carrying Human Being 🙏🏼 Cheers 🍻
@evilsaintthea @VancityReynolds @realmikefox I did too! I was like did I miss something on the news?!?