How can anyone be sad about how Richard looks?!?!?!? The man is a fighter, an inspiration. It takes a lot of courage and strength to go through what he's gone through yet still be sitting here surrounded by a beautiful loving angel and a lot of people who love him and are thankful that the world continues to be blessed by his presence. Richard and Jennifer are two of the most admirable people I've ever seen or met. When I look at Richard, I see a man that continues to look MS in the eyes and say "Fuck you, motherfucker!" Yes, MS has taken its toll on Richard's body, but his mind is still sharp, and frankly that's what matters. When I see a pic of Richard and Jennifer, sadness is the furthest emotion from my heart. I feel admiration, inspiration, joy, pride, warmth, and most of all love.
I came to this site as a fan of Richard the comedian. That continues to be the case, but more importantly I've become a fan of Richard the man. To me, he's stronger right now than he's ever been. One of the most painful symptoms of disease is having people pity you. That is a defeatist attitude and there is no place for it. Richard doesn't feel sorry for himself, so why should anyone else? It's disrespectful and unfair, not only to Richard but also to Jennifer.
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