To be able to walk down the street and have people stop you, not just because they recognize you, but because you somehow personally touched them, it's amazing.
I knew I loved dancing with my friends.
You don't always have to have the most amazing story. It's learning to share the story you have that counts.
For me, I just began, eventually, to embrace what I had. This is what I have to deal with and, not just deal with, but this is what I have to share, and how can I do that the best way.
I'm one of those people who doesn't want to miss out on anything.
Of course, I was 19 years old, and I suddenly lost my legs. It was extremely traumatic at the time, but I'm so beyond that. I've done so much with my life.
I believe inspiration is contagious.
Dancers know how to move their arms and their hands. But I don't know the first thing about how to move my arms and hands gracefully.
I'm not trying to be an inspiration, but I'm flattered to be considered one.
If we can see past preconceived limitations, then the possibilities are endless.
When disease took my legs, I eventually realized I didn't need them to lead a full, empowering life.
I have a very good sense of my body and where it's at. Although I don't feel the ground in the same way that somebody else would, I'm very aware... I can feel pressure, and I know exactly where my toes are and exactly where my heel is.
I didn't think about money or cars or anything like that.
