Overview

• Davidson’s memoir I Swear: My Life with Tourette’s and a feature film adaptation are slated for release in October, marking the culmination of decades of personal documentation
• He recounts how anxiety at his July 2019 MBE investiture at Holyrood Palace triggered an involuntary “F*** the Queen!” exclamation
• Coverage emphasizes Queen Elizabeth II’s composed, understanding reaction when Davidson’s extreme tics surfaced during the ceremony
• His journey began with the BBC’s 1989 John’s Not Mad and continued through sequel documentaries in 2002, 2009 and 2016
• As a national ambassador, Davidson has worked with Tourette Scotland and Tourettes Action to deliver talks, workshops and school visits that aim to destigmatize the disorder