Here's a first

This has to be a first: a questions/answers time with Michael J. Fox, being interviewed by someone with Parkinson's, along with a team of people who are all fellow sufferers, answering questions from Parkinson's patients. If you haven't got Parkinson's, I guess in this particular instance, you'd be the odd one out! The Internet has given us the opportunity of viewing this 22 minute Google Hangout, and hearing Michael's answers. Obviously I was able to relate to what Michael  was saying, and I'm sure anyone suffering Parkingson's felt the same. I was interested to learn that Michael, like myself, has a large dog. A dog definitely adds something to a home, and particularly when a person is ill, a canine companion can be of great comfort and a welcome addition to the family. Michael speaks of returning to work but obviously only able to play parts that require someone with Parkinson's, taking into account symptoms such as 'masking' dyskinesia and rigidity to mention a few. It may sound a little restricting, but think about it; what an incredible way of getting the message out to people, bringing greater awareness through comedy on our television screens by a well loved actor. What better advocate could we ask for?