Harrison Ford, the legendary Hollywood actor, is best known for his iconic roles in films such as Indiana Jones and Star Wars. He has been a household name for over five decades and has earned the title of one of the most recognizable actors in the world.
In recent years, rumors have circulated that the actor suffers from an anxiety disorder. However, in this his recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he addressed these allegations and made it very clear that the rumors are false.
Denying the Rumors: Actor Clears the Air on Social Anxiety Disorder
Harrison Ford, in his recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, when asked about his 2002 interview where he stated that he did therapy once and what his honest thoughts are about the profession, answered that he isn’t against therapy but also made it very clear that he knows who he is and doesn’t need any therapy.
“My opinion is not of the profession, it’s of the practitioner. There are all kinds of therapy. I’m sure many of them are useful to many people. I’m not anti-therapy for anybody — except for myself. I know who the fuck I am at this point.”
The Star Wars star went on and publicly denied the rumors of having an anxiety disorder. He stated that he doesn’t have social anxiety, said he just hates boring situations. Ford stated,
“I don’t have a social anxiety disorder. I have an abhorrence of boring situations.”
Harrison Ford also said that he was once shy on stage, but was able to overcome it and now enjoys being on stage.
“I was shy when I first went onstage — I wasn’t shy, I was fucking terrified. My knees would shake so badly, you could see it from the back of the theater. But that’s not social anxiety. That’s being unfamiliar with the territory. I was able to talk myself through that and then enjoy the experience of being onstage and telling a story with collaborators.”
This statement is a testament to Ford’s tenacity and determination to overcome obstacles. Ford’s shyness on stage in the early stages of his career is a common experience for many actors. However, his ability to overcome this and become confident on stage is an attestation to his mental strength and resilience.
Harrison Ford’s Approach to Difficult Situations
When asked about what he does when faced with a situation he doesn’t want to do, The Indiana Jones star stated that he has a simple philosophy of just buckling down and getting the job done. He said,
“I just buckle down and do it. There are things I don’t love doing, but I want to be gracious about it, and I don’t want to shove it into somebody’s face that I don’t like doing it.”
Harrisons Ford’s approach to difficult situations is a prime example of how a person can overcome challenges with a positive attitude and a determined spirit. He doesn’t let his personal feelings get in the way of his job and is always willing to do what is required of him.
This is a quality that has helped Ford become one of the most successful actors of all time.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
