# Michael J. Fox: one with no sense of humour is scariest

2026-08-12T21:42:04+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Michael J. Fox, the actor and Parkinson’s disease advocate, told journalist Amy Wallace on Reader’s Digest that the scariest person is one with no sense of humour. Fox, diagnosed at 29 with Parkinson’s, has long used honesty and humour to cope. He said being unable to laugh limits how someone responds to life, not that humourless people are literally dangerous. The actor stressed that humour can lighten a stressful moment and help people communicate when serious conversation feels too uncomfortable. Research shows laughter releases muscle tension and interrupts stress cycles, though humour is no substitute for professional help.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/quote-of-the-day-by-michael-j-fox-i-think-the-scariest-person-in-the-world-is-the-person-with-a-lesson-on-humour-perspective-and-facing-hard-times-with-lightness/articleshow/133189458.cms>

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