 It was directed by Brian De Palma, and I guess he hired me because I was authentically nervous and genuinely not a good dancer, but I was shy, and it worked. Hello, can I help you? Hello. Alex P. Keaton, overachiever? It worked wonders, with Cox landing a recurring role on Family Ties. Seems like the only thing you haven't won yet is the Miss America contest. Well, you know that's all political.