Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy life.
You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all right if you accept realistic goals for yourself.
When you hear the word 'disabled,' people immediately think about people who can't walk or talk or do everything that people take for granted. Now, I take nothing for granted. But I find the real disability is people who can't find joy in life and are bitter.
Seventy-five percent of MS sufferers are women
No matter how bad the truth is, it doesn't tear you apart inside like dishonesty.
I refused David Letterman's proposal of marriage for obvious reasons, but thanks for asking.
I've always been this insane. Isn't that interesting?
I'm wondering if they haven't reported all the people with MS, because if all of the cases were reported, the government would have to step in and give more financial aid to us.
If you get a diagnosis, get on a therapy, keep a good attitude and keep your sense of humor.
Oddly enough, MS has made my life so much better than it was before. I now appreciate what I have and I am not running around like a rat in a maze.
I remember when we did our first read-through, Sonny [Bono] looks at the script and he goes, "Okay, I'll see you guys later. Chai-ay-oh!" And I said, "It's ciao! Aren't you Italian? C-i-a-o doesn't spell 'chai-ay-oh.'" Sonny's dead, so he won't be embarrassed if I tell that story.
I've always had this American-pie face that would get work in commercials... I'd say things like, 'Hi, Marge, how's your laundry?' and 'Hi, I'm a real nice Georgia peach.' Sometimes this work is one step above being a cocktail waitress.
I have an enormous fondness for delicious food. It's very comforting
You have to lift your head up out of the mud and just do it.
You can be diagnosed and treated early. And there is hope for the future.
Any movie I've ever made, the minute you walk on the set they tell you who's the person to buy it from.
I go to my physical therapist to keep fighting it and one of them told me if you don't use it, you lose it, but I know we're on television so I won't say what I would often say.
I think there are a lot of myths about MS, and it may have affected my career.
I have a disease, but I also have a lot of other things.
There's always going to be somebody worse off than me
I plan to live to be 120!
You can keep it to yourself, but you could also call a support team like the team at MS LifeLines. They are there to support the MS community and give good advice.
Going to dancing school, or being in a play, is a very familial feeling. You're around friends.
I have heard all kinds of stories about telling employers about MS and I really don't know what the answer is. I am a private person, but I have found support by talking to fellow MSrs in the community.
I do Pilates a lot. I don't do a lot of cardiovascular stuff.
