Davidson questions mic proximity after BAFTA outburst
TL;DR
Tourette’s activist John Davidson explains his involuntary N‑word outburst at the BAFTAs was driven by coprolalia, says it was supposed to be edited out and questions why a microphone was so close to him, urging broadcasters to better anticipate Tourette’s in live ceremonies.
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