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I've said this before, but I believe more than ever that confidence is sexier than any body part.

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
Believe
Sexier
Confidence
Part
Body
Ever

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