Marc Elliot is an American author and inspirational speaker who has been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. Once he completed his graduation, Elliot embarked on a nationwide speaking tour outlining his experiences on growing up with Tourette's and advocating tolerance. He has given about 300 inspirational talks in roughly 40 states. He has penned a book about his condition and the importance of tolerance titled, "What Makes You Tic?: My Journey From Tourette's To Tolerance".He is now based in Manhattan.