The Role of a Lifetime: John C. McGinley talks to Exceptional Parent Magazine

John C. McGinley, the actor who plays the irritable but caring Dr. Cox on Scrubs, is featured in this month’s Exceptional Parent magazine talking about life with his son Max - an eleven year old with Down syndrome. The interview is available online (requires registration but there is no cost) at the Exceptional Parent website.

In this very candid interview, he discusses his emotional reaction to learning that Max had Down syndrome, his approach to day-to-day living with Max, and he pulls no punches when he talks about his strong negative reaction to Tropic Thunder and director Ben Stiller. Mr. McGinley is now a spokesperson for the National Down Syndrome Society and also discusses his involvement and role in this organization.