Washington, Feb. 25 -- Scottish Tourette's syndrome activist John Davidson has spoken publicly for the first time after his involuntary vocal tics disrupted the 79th BAFTA Awards, including the use of offensive slurs during the live ceremony.

In an interview with Variety, Davidson described the distress he experienced on the night and clarified that his words were the result of an involuntary neurological response- not intent.

Davidson, the real-life inspiration behind the film 'I Swear', attended the ceremony after the project, which chronicles his life living with Tourette's, received six nominations.

During the event, his vocal tics were audible as actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award. Davidson's team has sin...