While in recovery from spinal surgery, Fox fell and broke his arm.

And I thought, ‘Who am I to tell people to cheer up?

Because this sucks.'"

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Luckily the Emmy Award winner was eventually able to return to his positive self.

He continued, “I realized I could find gratitude.

you might be a realist and an optimist at the same time.

Michael J Fox posing

If I don’t accept it, I can’t move forward.”

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Fox explained, “Every day is different.

The circle [of what I can do] gets smaller.

Foxis marriedto actress Tracy Pollan, with who he shares four children.

He said, “We sold our house and we went to Santa Barbara for a couple of months.

We’re going to go to Malibu later this year and hang out.

We don’t have anybody to pick up at school!”

Fox closed, “My kids are spectacular and they apply their energy to change and making things better.

You should see our family text chain.

It goes on forever!”