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It's hard enough for women to walk on high heels. And I'm on stilts!
Aimee Mullins
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Aimee Mullins
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: July 20
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Allentown
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I have learned not to overlook the advantages of being me. From when I was a softball player, and I held the stolen bases record. I would slide into second with my prostheses, and the girl on the base could either step aside or meet two wooden sticks.
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Sure, I'd love to have children some day. But world domination comes first.
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