Aimee Mullins Quotes


When I'm curious about something, I do it full on and take it as far as I go, but when I feel like I've really explored it, I'm OK with putting it aside and going on to something else.


Citations

Mullins, Aimee. Interview with Simon Hattenstone. "Aimee Mullins: 'I have 12 pairs of legs.'" The Guardian, 19 May 2009.

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Aimee Mullins
Aimee Mullins
  • Born: July 20, 1975
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Aimee Mullins is an American athlete, actress, and public speaker. She was born with a medical condition that resulted in the amputation of both of her lower legs. She is famous for being the first amputee to compete against able-bodied athletes in National Collegiate Athletic Association events, and competed in the Paralympics in 1996 in Atlanta. In 1999 she began modeling, and in 2002 she began an acting career. She speaks at conferences, and is well known for her TED talks.