Michael Patrick Thornton’s life was upended at the age of 24 after suffering two spinal strokes that left him paralyzed, but the actor and life-long theater lover found his voice again by reciting Shakespearian soliloquies and now hopes his example will empower other disabled performers. NBC News’ Joe Fryer has his story.
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How Actor Michael Patrick Thornton Is Pacing The Way For Disabled Performers
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