United Kingdom, Aug. 19 -- Quinton Aaron is "very optimistic" he will walk again.

The Blind Side actor was hospitalised after he suffered a spinal stroke in January, and subsequently slipped into a coma before going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated multiple times, and he is determined to make the most of his life, with plans for a book and a podcast as he feels the progress he has made so far has been a "miracle".

Quinton - who is still recovering at a rehab facility - told US Weekly magazine: "It's a miracle I'm still here. My purpose moving forward is to take advantage of the second chance I've been given.

"I'm excited to still be here, and to tell my story...

"Whether it's in a chair or on my feet, I'll be on the s...