Michael J. Fox Quotes

Just when you think you've got your kids figured out, they change on you. For somebody who's controlling, you can't control it. Of course, I don't think I'm controlling, but that's what I've been told!

Becoming a mom forced me to re-prioritize and make room for the things that are most important, while recognizing that there are things I can let go of, and the world won't crumble around me.

I don't want to paint myself as some villain - I was never a bad guy doing horrible things, but I got too caught up in wanting a very specific thing to happen to the band. Ultimately, I had to find the ability in myself to get over that and stop being so stringent and learn to laugh a little bit more.

For me sometimes you have to accept that people can not always be what you want them to be.

Before I finished another level of Scientology auditing, I had a very hard time with being wrong and I always had to have my own way - and not in a good sense. After auditing, I was able to have my thoughts, communicate them and not have to be right all the time.

There was a time where I thought I could only date vegans. I was wrong because I was missing the fact that somebody should be right for me first, instead of just having similar values.

I am definitely a perfectionist, and I do like things a certain way. But as I have got older, I would say that I am a little bit less of a control freak.

I've found that balance is key. I'm no longer an extremist in any one direction.

Relationships are like the world's most intense yoga! It's a daily practice.

I've learned that if I only put my mind to one thing that I can get tunnel vision. Then I may not be as open to other opportunities because I'm so focused on one thing. I think what's worked better for me personally is I have three goals every day: be nice, work hard, and make friends.

Resist the need to be 'right' all the time or to always have the last word.

I try to recognize that there is no such thing as having it all - and it's impossible to be perfect. You just have to let certain things go.

I'd rather be happy than right.

I've learnt an enormous amount from my children. Mostly that my agenda isn't the most important thing in the world. For a while, I was trying to squeeze them into my life. And it was such torment! It makes you realise how selfish you are.

One of the hard lessons to learn in life is that there are some things you can control and some things you can't. If you want a short recipe for being frustrated and miserable, this is it: focus on things you can't control.

I'm trying to go with the flow, which is not what I used to do. I used to try to micromanage my career choices.

If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?

I am a bit difficult to be around sometimes. I can be stubborn on a lot of things, and I'm set, but I can also adapt in a conflict situation and don't hold on to an ego. I end up seeing the larger good and adapt to it, provided it benefits me. I may come across as a cold person, but I am extremely sentimental.

What are you accepting that would not be a part of your ideal day?

I'm far more ready to go with the flow now because I am more accepting of myself.

I love to be the lead, but you can't always be the lead.

You cannot control another human being, and you just have to learn to go with the flow and laugh at yourself, in whatever capacity.

Everyone is different, and every relationship is different, and I think the rules can change, and feelings can change. It's not only about who you're with, but also where you are in your own life and your own process.

I'm a little bit of a control freak, so it's been nice to learn to let go and just trust others.

I'm a bit of a control freak, and I had to realize you can't control everything in your life.