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For me, I never ever felt the ownership or any identity with any community of disabilities. I didn't grow up being told that I was a disabled child.

Aimee Mullins

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Aimee Mullins
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: July 20
Actor
Athlete
Athletics Competitor
Film Actor
Model
Television Actor
Allentown
Pennsylvania
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Disabilities
Community
Disabled
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Ownership
Ever
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