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The idea of prosthetics is a tool. Most people's cell phones are prosthetics. If you leave your cell phone at home, you feel impacted by not having it. It's an important part of your daily function and what you can do in a day.

Aimee Mullins

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