It’s more difficult when blood sugar is up, and this might be the most hazardous part of type 2 diabetes. “I have the ability to live up to my previous level of productivity from ten years ago,
” he declares. “I enjoy my work, and even at this age, I still enjoy the challenge of managing a demanding schedule when working on film or television,
or putting in eight shows a week for a play.” I had to accept responsibility for my predicament because I didn’t want that to cease.
During his successful career, which began with his Broadway debut in 1957, Jones won two Tony Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Play:
one in 1969 for his performance in The Great White Hope and another in 1987 for his portrayal in Fences.