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Former American Idol finalist James Durbin, 23, is rockin’ around America while dealing with Tourette syndrome daily. He discusses the disorder, which causes movement and speech tics, in the documentary Different Is the New Normal, airing on PBS. Durbin, a role model for the teen at the heart of the film, finds he doesn’t have as many tics when he’s performing — a far cry from the past. It was around the time of his diagnosis at age 11 that he got his first guitar. “I realized music is my escape. I can create my own galaxy,” Durbin says. “If I’m bullied and beat up and spit on at school for being different and not being able to control the things I have, I can go home and instead of crying about it, I can play it. If I’m feeling down, I’ll make up something cool and play something happy. It’s the same today, that’s the way I am onstage.”
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I cant help but cry when I read these things , And I hope he knows he has NOTHING at all to cry about any longer….except for maybe missing his family at times….I so hope the bullies he had are eatting dirt now….I’m sure they all envy him like crazy !!! I had a bf in high school that was a guy & he reminds me alot of him & he always wanted to go out with me but I never did cause I was afraid it would mess up our friendship & I was so hung up on this LOSER at that time.”my first husband” anyway the guy Mike ,my bf was considered a ”outcast” too & was one heavy metal dude, now he is very successful,very good looking,a wonderful life & gorgeous wife!!! I told him everything & he did me too ….somedays I kick myself sooo hard !!!
James Durbin has a tremendous vocal gift and has had his share of adversity. He is the most generous down to earth Rock Star you will ever meet. He has worked hard to be the best at what he does. He genuinely wants to help others avoid the bullying he experienced as a child. He sacrifices time and sleep to perform at charity events and anti-bullying rallies.
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