Michael J. Fox Audio & Video

The beloved comic actor (ABC's "Spin City") shares his inspiring life story, from his early acting years on "Family Ties" to his starring role in the "Back the Future" film series to his current battle with Parkinson's disease.

There are many words to describe Michael J. Fox: Actor. Husband. Father. Activist.

In 2002 Michael J. Fox sat down with Charlie Rose for an hour. Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991 and went public with his condition in 1998.

Michael J. Fox didn't finish high school, but he has achieved success at the highest levels for his acting and his writing. Here, he inspires graduates to work hard and maximize their abilities--all with his trademark optimism, warmth, and humility.

This program is read by Michael J. Fox. A moving account of resilience, hope, fear and mortality, and how these things resonate in our lives, by actor and advocate Michael J. Fox.

The Family Ties star was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease in 1991. He says that if he doesn't know if he can do something, he fakes it - a strategy that works 80 percent of the time.