I think you can do anything in this life whether you're in a wheelchair or not. I go to festivals, nightclubs, I travel the world, I'm loving my work on Triple J.
Interpretation
One can overcome physical limitations and live a fulfilling life.
Dylan Alcott's quote emphasizes the idea that life is full of possibilities, regardless of physical challenges. He conveys a strong message of resilience and determination, showcasing that enjoyment and success can be achieved through passion and hard work, irrespective of one's circumstances.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
I don't get out of bed every day to play to win a tennis tournament, I honestly don't. I do it because I love it, but it also provides me with a platform to do what I really want: which is to continue to change the perceptions around disability.
When I turned on the TV or the radio, and flicked to the newspaper, I never saw anyone like me. That's what I struggled with the most. I loved Pat Rafter. I couldn't be Pat Rafter. I watched Rove McManus and I couldn't be Rove either.
I questioned whether anyone would love me because I'm in a wheelchair.
My purpose is changing perceptions so people with disability, people like me can get out there and live the lives that they deserve to live.
People used to stare at me when I was growing up because I was in a wheelchair, and I hated it. Now they're staring at me because they know me. How amazing is that? It's 'Oh, that's Dylan!' Not, 'Oh, there's a guy in a wheelchair.'
People say, 'why not have the Paralympics and Olympics combined?' I'm like, 'When Usain Bolt was running, I fully appreciate everyone will watch him and not me. But guess what? When I'm on, we're the stars, right?'
I was hopeless, now I'm on Hope Road.
Your dreams, what you hope for and all that, it's not separate from your life. It grows right up out of it.
God doesn't care nearly as much about where you have been as He does about where you are and, with His help, where you are willing to go.
Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.
We are in a world where people are understanding that athletes and entertainers are citizens too. Some of us want to leverage our platform for good, and I want to be someone who is thoughtful and real about trying to influence people in a way that will lead to healthier communities and a better nation.
I am just tired of writing about heroes that we're dragging down to our level, and I want to write about heroes that we want to be.
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