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The text is a transcript of an interview with Paul Alexander, a man who survived polio and has been living in an iron lung for most of his life. He talks about his childhood, his experience of contracting polio and being hospitalized, his recovery and rehabilitation, his education and career as a lawyer, his caregivers and friends, and his outlook on life. He describes the iron lung as a part of him that helps him breathe and the challenges he faced in finding parts and maintaining it. He also shares his love for dogs, nature, and God. He expresses gratitude for his parents, who supported him throughout his ordeal, and his resilience in overcoming obstacles and pursuing his goals. He says he never thought about his situation as unfair or hopeless, but rather as a gift and a purpose from God. He says he enjoys the struggle, the challenges, the people, and the life he has.
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- The text is a transcript of an interview with Paul Alexander, a man who survived polio and lives in an iron lung.
- Paul contracted polio when he was six years old in 1952 and lost all his movement and ability to breathe on his own.
- Paul spent 18 months in a hospital surrounded by other kids who had polio and died. He was pronounced dead several times but survived.
- Paul's parents took him home for Christmas in an iron lung and he became part of the family again. He learned to breathe and talk with the help of a physical therapist who offered him a puppy as a reward.
- Paul went to college and law school and became a lawyer. He had his iron lung in his office and practiced law for many years.
- Paul has four iron lungs that he hides because he doesn't want them to be taken away. He has two friends who help him maintain them.
- Paul is optimistic and enjoys the challenges and the people in his life. He believes God has a purpose for him.