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 our technology that our language can evolve, because it has an impact. Aimee Mullins describeevolveillegitimate share on social
At some point in every person's life, you will need an assisted medical device - whether it's your glasses, your contacts, or as you age and you have a hip replacement or a knee replacement or a pacemaker. The prosthetic generation is all around us. Aimee Mullins ageassistcontact 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
I've said this before, but I believe more than ever that confidence is sexier than any body part. Aimee Mullins bodyconfidencehave Change image and share on social
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 Pentagon isn't a place that champions individuality and innovation. Aimee Mullins championindividualityinnovation Change image and share on social
Life is about making your own happiness - and living by your own rules. Aimee Mullins happinesslifelive Change image and share on social
If you watch any John Hughes film of the eighties, that was my childhood experience. Aimee Mullins childhoodeightyexperience Change image and share on social
I hate the words 'handicapped' and 'disabled'. They imply that you are less than whole. I don't see myself that way at all. Aimee Mullins disablehandicaphate 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
