Occupation: Athlete Birth: July 20, 1976
Our responsibility is not simply shielding those we care for from adversity but preparing them to meet it well..
The Pentagon isn't a place that champions individuality and innovation..
In athletics, the idea of possibility is presumed. It's not 'if;' it's 'how.'.
The power of the human will to compete and the drive to excel beyond the body's normal capabilities is most beautifully demonstrated in the arena of ….
You know, I think there are certain words like 'illegitimate' that should not be used to describe a person. And certainly, we have come far enough in….
I've had journalists asking me, 'What do we call you - is it handicapped, are you disabled, physically challenged?' I said, 'Well hopefully you could….
I'm not an advocate for disability issues. Human issues are what interest me. You can't possibly speak for a diverse group of people. I don't know wh….
The best beauty secret, besides sleep and plenty of water, is do whatever it is - before you go out, before you need to feel beautiful - do whatever ….
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 as….
With L'Oreal, I get to be Aimee Mullins, model. No qualifier. And that means everything to me..
True beauty is when someone radiates that they like themselves..
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….
Adversity is just change that we haven't adapted ourselves to yet..
For me, I never ever felt the ownership or any identity with any community of disabilities. I didn't grow up being told that I was a disabled child..
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 ….
The only true disability is a crushed spirit.
If left to their own devices a child will achieve..
Pamela Anderson has more prosthetic in her body than I do. Nobody calls her disabled..
I've said this before, but I believe more than ever that confidence is sexier than any body part..
I like that Pilates compromises the mind and body. It's not just about being able to run around the block a few times. It's about alleviating stress ….
Half of Hollywood has more prosthetic in their body than I do, but we don't think of them as disabled. You amputate part of a nose, that's 'enhanceme….