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The text is a transcript of an interview with Paul Alexander, a man who has been living in an iron lung for over 60 years after contracting polio as a child. He talks about his experiences of surviving the disease, losing his family and friends, going to college and becoming a lawyer, and finding meaning and purpose in his life. He also shows how the iron lung works and introduces his caregivers and friends who help him. He expresses his gratitude and optimism despite his challenges.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of an interview with Paul Alexander, a man who survived polio and lives in an iron lung.
2. Paul contracted polio when he was six years old in 1952 and was pronounced dead several times.
3. Paul spent 18 months in a hospital with other polio patients, most of whom died.
4. Paul's parents took him home for Christmas with a generator and a truck.
5. Paul learned to breathe outside the iron lung for up to three minutes with the help of a physical therapist.
6. Paul got three degrees, including a law degree, and practiced law for two years.
7. Paul has been living in the iron lung for over 60 years and relies on his caregivers and friends for assistance.
8. Paul has a mirror above him to see what's behind him and a dog named Moses as his companion.
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