"If you have doubts about someone, lay on a couple of jokes. If he doesn't find anything funny, your radar should be screaming. Then I would say be patient with people who are negative, because they're really having a hard time."

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This reflection on humor by Michael J. Fox resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in humor is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Michael J. Fox

Michael Andrew Fox, known professionally as Michael J. Fox, is a Canadian and American actor and activist. His accolades include five Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Grammy Award. Fox was also was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2010, was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2000 and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002.

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