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.
Dylan AlcottRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes pursuing one's passions while also striving to challenge societal perceptions, particularly regarding disabilities.
Dylan Alcott expresses that his motivation for playing tennis goes beyond just winning tournaments; it stems from a deep love for the sport. He also highlights the importance of using his success to influence and alter public perceptions about disabilities, showing that personal passion can align with a broader mission of social change.
Themes
DisabilityTennisPassionPerceptionChange
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of following your passion while advocating for social change.
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I questioned whether anyone would love me because I'm in a wheelchair.
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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.'
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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?'
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