Tourette's campaigner Davidson asks to watch Scottish Baftas via video link after racial slur row
John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February.
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Notable Quotes
"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."
— John Davidson , Activist
"I chose to leave the auditorium early into the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing."
— John Davidson , Activist
"deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning."
— John Davidson , Activist
Key People
Delroy Lindo is a notable British-American actor.
Scottish broadcaster and presenter, hosting the Scottish Bafta ceremony.
Tourette's campaigner known for his role in the Bafta-winning film I Swear.
Michael B Jordan is a prominent American actor known for his roles in film and television.
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John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February.
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