Michael J. Fox

I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God's business.

I'm going to marry a Jewish woman because I like the idea of getting up Sunday morning and going to the deli.

One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered.

Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.

I'm the world's worst after-dinner speaker. I need pictures to respond to. I was the voice of the lottery balls once and got the sack.

The whole period has taught me that I enjoy being part of an ensemble rather than just a front man. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy that too, but I get more enjoyment out of really listening to everyone.