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I hate the words 'handicapped' and 'disabled'. They imply that you are less than whole. I don't see myself that way at all.

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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The best beauty secret, besides sleep and plenty of water, is do whatever it is - before you go out, before you need to feel beautiful - do whatever makes you feel confident. If it’s putting on a great dance record and rocking out in your apartment, do it. If kissing someone for 10 minutes makes you feel confident, do it.
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