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I had a paper round and every night I would put the dinner on before Mum came home from work. I was capable because I had to be.

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Aimee Mullins
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: July 20
Actor
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Athletics Competitor
Film Actor
Model
Television Actor
Allentown
Pennsylvania
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