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I have never been disabled in my dreams.
Christopher Reeve
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Christopher Reeve
Age: 52 †
Born: 1952
Born: September 25
Died: 2004
Died: October 10
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
New York City
New York
Christopher D'Olier Reeve
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Every scientist should remove the word 'impossible' from their lexicon.
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I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness.
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