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I've trained all my life not to be distracted by distractions.

Nik Wallenda

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Nik Wallenda
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: January 24
Acrobat
Circus Performer
Stunt Performer
Sarasota
Florida
The King of the Wire
Nikolas Wallenda
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Distracted
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