Marlo Thomas was on the lookout for the “Givers” in the world—the people who give her hope and optimism—and she quickly and easily found Michael J. Fox. Michael and Marlo sat down to talk about how when he was faced with an extraordinary obstacle, like Parkinson’s disease, he chose not to focus on the challenge it posed, but instead on the opportunity it presented to help make a difference, to be a leader in the community and to continue living a rich and full life. For Marlo, and all of us, he is an inspiration. Read their conversation here.