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You know, I think there are certain words like 'illegitimate' that should not be used to describe a person. And certainly, we have come far enough in our technology that our language can evolve, because it has an impact.
Aimee Mullins
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Aimee Mullins
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: July 20
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