See images that the public requests. Why more reality-based TV? You would think that after the first survivor it would disappear, but that's not the case. The public demands it because they get carried away by personal stories and want to see more and more." Montel Williams tells his guest audience how the press always wants to get up close and personal in people's affairs. As a star and MS patient, Williams knows exactly what he's talking about. Born Montel Brian Anthony Williams on July 3, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland, Williams was destined for greatness. Growing up, Williams was already a star to everyone. In high school he was class president his freshman and senior year. He was an athlete, a musician, and overall a great student. He was well known throughout his community, always active in county level government issues that affected all students. As he got older, people still knew his name and his stardom was still advancing. After graduating from high school in 1974, Williams enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Very impressed with Montel's strength and leadership, his superiors asked him to be placed in the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island. He was later accepted into the United States Academy in Annapolis and this is where this star's real struggle begins. The well-known Montel Williams was hit with devastating news that would later change his life drastically and forever. Although the now famous Montel Williams Show talk show host, movie star and award winner has had to live with and deal with multiple sclerosis for a good portion of his life, he has overcome many adversities such as Hollywood shame, pain, and the fear of giving up. Before graduating......halfway through the thesis......he did. Every set goal has been achieved and every thought of defeat has been put aside. Montel Williams is a true fighter and he refused to let his adversity hold him back. He never gave up and even today he informs his audience and people about this disease and makes them aware that they are not invincible to it. Williams has overcome recognition, pain, press and suffering. He has become one of the world's best-known and most accomplished stars and philanthropists. He has dedicated his life to helping others and educating others about multiple sclerosis. He knows the suffering and pain that these people have gone through, are going through and will go through. He knows what these patients need to react and win. He knows this because he himself is a fighter and every day he defeats his illness and in his eyes he reigns victorious.