(CNN) Dr. Anthony Fauci turns 80 on Thursday, but don't expect him to get philosophical on his big birthday. US President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Anthony Fauci in 2008. For decades before Covid-19, Fauci said his worst nightmare was what has unfolded this year. "That had been my worst nightmare, but you don't anticipate or expect your worst nightmare to come true." JUST WATCHED Dr. Fauci: I vaccinated Santa Claus myself Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Dr. Fauci: I vaccinated Santa Claus myself 01:13When asked how he deals with this intensity at age 80, he says his energy levels haven't really changed since he was a young man.

Source: CNN December 24, 2020 19:52 UTC