Colin Farrell: "Incredibly Blessed" With Special Needs Son - Page 2
'His mother has done a great job, exploring every avenue, being very hands-on and making his life as rich as possible. She's a wonderful girl.'
Farrell, who has had roles in hit film such as Minority Report and Miami Vice, told the Sunday World that although his son cannot speak, he still interacts in other ways.
'His speech is affected, he's four and he's not really talking yet but he makes the most delectable sounds in the world. You couldn't get a sound as good from a garden of f***ing birds.'
However, the actor made it clear that James still struggles to grasp basic communication skills.
'But he's not speaking which is very frustrating for him. A lot of my frustration comes from wondering how frustrated he is and at times he does get frustrated.
'He can't explain how he feels or what's going on or maybe he wants something and he can't tell you what he wants. We're working on that.'
All too often, we think of the Colin Farrells of the world as being just actors, even hot-tempered ones, and we don't stop to consider that they have ups and downs and heartaches and joys just like the rest of us.  Money and fame can't buy everything, and the happiness of this little boy does not seem to be tied to his famous father's checkbook. It's just a story about a son and his father, and the love they have for one another.
And you know what else strikes me? The willingness of these two parents, although they are not a couple any longer, to work together for the good of their son. They have put aside any personal differences and have made James the most important thing in their lives, and that is what it is all about. It isn't about the parents, it is about the kids...and I commend these two for realizing that and putting it into practice.
Britney and Kevin, are you listening?
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