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John Davidson says he is “deeply mortified” that anyone thought his involuntary tics were “intentional or to carry any meaning.” Full statement: “I wanted to thank BAFTA and everyone involved in the awards last night for their support and understanding and inviting me to attend the broadcast. I appreciated the announcement to the auditorium in advance of the recording, warning everyone that my tics are involuntary and are not a reflection of my personal beliefs. I was heartened by the round of applause that followed this announcement and felt welcomed and understood in an environment that would normally be impossible for me. In addition to the announcement by Alan Cumming, the BBC and BAFTA,  I can only add that I am, and always have been deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning. I was in attendance to celebrate the film of my life, I SWEAR, which more than any film or TV documentary, explains the origins, condition, traits and manifestations of Tourette Syndrome. I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so. I chose to leave the auditorium early into the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.”

What is a sign of very low intelligence?

This video of an Uber driver with Tourettes Syndrome in the US was made famous because her passenger couldn't pronounce the condition and became known as TREX and shows several dimensions of this condition. I first met someone with Tourettes in Scunthorpe while volunteering for my church. The lady attended the same church and her husband was a church Elder. During dinner, she suddenly screamed and came out with several F-words. It was not something I would have expected nor ever imagined could happen. But it did. My young, sanctimonious and self righteous self was initially shocked at what just happened. That 21y/o boy from East London had never come across this before. I was educated well that evening by the lady and learned an important lesson. I learned the importance of being a bit less quick to judge and condemn. That there are people among us who go through things they have no control over, and but for the grace of God go I. Fast forward to today, and I am reminded how tolerance in society still has a very long way to go - especially for those we don't understand. It knows no race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality etc. Just saying 😔 (Excuse the very strong language in this video. It is not shared as a great example of safe driving either)