“Almost every day I’m finding a new way to do something,” he explained. “It’s a little like a game.
I’ve found whatever the little problem is, if I keep at it, I can eventually solve it, and then I feel like a million bucks. It’s a way to have a good time under poor circumstances.”
Over the years, managing the disease has gone from a part-time task to what Alda calls a “full-time job,” filled with an ever-growing list of challenges to solve.
“It keeps me always looking for the funny side.”
Even as Parkinson’s has impacted his dexterity and caused full-body tremors, Alda hasn’t retreated from the spotlight.
Congratulations on your Four Seasons series on Netflix, Tina. It’s wonderful. I knew it would be, coming from Tina Fey. Can you squeeze in some time to come back on my podcast, Clear+Vivid? We can have some fun. I’m really happy for you. pic.twitter.com/YsQ87t6T1Q
— Alan Alda (@alanalda) May 11, 2025
