I grew up in a town with a great wrestling tradition. Then I was a team sport queen in high school; I played softball, volleyball, and soccer. Oh, and I also did ski racing. Aimee Mullins greatgrowhigh Change image and share on social
The legs that I have made are far more perfect than the ones nature would have given me - my mother's side of the family have awful legs. Aimee Mullins awfulfamilyleg Change image and share on social
The Pentagon isn't a place that champions individuality and innovation. Aimee Mullins championindividualityinnovation Change image and share on social
I think that everyone has something about themselves that they feel is their weakness... their 'disability.' And I'm certain we all have one, because I think of a disability as being anything which undermines our belief and confidence in our own abilities. Aimee Mullins abilitybeliefconfidence share on social
Pamela Anderson has more prosthetic in her body than I do. Nobody calls her disabled. Aimee Mullins andersonbodycall Change image and share on social
Kids are naturally curious about what they don't know, or don't understand, or what is foreign to them. They only learn to be frightened of those differences when an adult influences them to behave that way and censors that natural curiosity. Aimee Mullins adultbehavecensor share on social
We all bullet point our triumphs, but I am who I am because of everything you don't see on my CV. The stuff that doesn't work out teaches you how to trust your instincts and adapt. Aimee Mullins adaptbulletinstinct Change image and share on social
Whether it is your height, your weight or your skin, someone is going to pick on something and make fun of it. My legs were just a more obvious target. Aimee Mullins funheightleg Change image and share on social
I have found great power in taking my 'difference' out for a spin in a very public way. And usually, the worst, most personally embarrassing thing you imagine in your mind is often not anywhere near as bad in real life. Aimee Mullins baddifferenceembarrass share on social
Sure, I'd love to have children some day. But world domination comes first. Aimee Mullins childdaydomination Change image and share on social
