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" I'm not saying 'I have cerebral palsy, pay attention to me.' We all have problems, and we have to figure out how to live our best life. "

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" For me, cerebral palsy wasn't the biggest deal, because I always had it. You know, you always work with what you got. "

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" Even the most embarrassing mishap can be spun into comedic gold. "