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As a little kid, I climbed a lot of trees because I always loved the bird's-eye view.
Felix Baumgartner
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Felix Baumgartner
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: April 20
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I'm not an adrenaline junkie. It's never been about thrills for me. I'm just someone who loves a challenge.
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