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In a statement on Monday, Davidson said he was "deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning".

From BBC

He said on Monday that he was "deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning".

From BBC

“The tics you have heard tonight are involuntary — that means the person who has Tourette syndrome has no control over their language and we apologize if it has caused offense,” Cumming explained.

From Los Angeles Times

Tourette's is characterised by sudden, involuntary and repetitive movements or sounds, known as tics, which often manifest as outbursts such as loud swearing.

From BBC

“The tics you have heard tonight are involuntary — that means the person who has Tourette’s syndrome has no control over their language and we apologize if it has caused offense.”

From Los Angeles Times