Paul Williams paralysed from waist down

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  1. Irish

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    We don't know anything yet, he could get over this.
     
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    Studies say people disabled from the waist down are on average no unhappier 18 months after the fact. Life is life, people adapt. The mind is it's own place and can make a hell of heaven and a heaven of hell & all that
     
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    I hope he pulls through. To get your legs back when you think they're fucked would be an incredible blessing, he'd be grateful the whole thing happened
     
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    I wonder how that applies to pro athletes.
     
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    Anyone see that italian Formula One driver on Real Sports? what a fucking inspirational story
     
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    especially tall ones.

    As I was saying, its one thing for a fat ass like me, or a schtump like Hanzy, but.........Tall Paul? Tall 1000 Punches A Fight Paul?:doh:
     
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    Yep. I'd still be able to do my job. Not Paul.
     
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    Very interesting.

    Some people just have more of a capability to enjoy life than others too, it goes without saying. Some people have it made, good looks, lots of money, nice upbringing, lots of friends, and yet are somehow inherently miserable. And of course you get people that are the opposite of that too.

    So yeah I very much agree with your statement.
     
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    Horrible.

    I hope people learn one day.
     
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    Wheelchair boxing?
     
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    Really don't see the point.
     
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    I have none of these and I'm miserable.:dunno:
     
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    But would you be hired over other people though in your field considering your disability? That's the question. What options does Paul Williams have outside of Boxing?
     
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    Wow this is crazy. 2012 is a cursed year for boxers. Hope Williams can come back from this.

    I'm sure Kirkland will be matched with Canelo now.
     
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    this breaks my heart.
     
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    Why are they gay?
     
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    Ah fuck, he had his limitations, but he was one of my favorite people in the sport.

    I hope he can lead a somewhat normal life. He does seem like the type that might have the personality to get through this somehow.

    Fucking motorcycles!

    :blackcloud:
     
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    This is Potentially THE SADDEST Shit REED's Heard in a While...May GOD Be with You, Paul Williams...



    REED:pray:
     
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    "Tall Paul" always reminded me of the Otis Redding song "Tramp".

    Makes me smile.

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    This is some fucked up shit. Never wish that shit on anyone. May God work a miracle and allow him to be able to walk again! I'll Holla 5000
     
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    very sad news, I wish him the best
     
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    This is fucking awful.
     
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    Does mean hijs Dilz doesn't work?
     
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    You are nuts. I'd rather be dead then paralyzed. There is no dignity to being a cripple, especially if you were not born that way. I hope someday they are able to regenerate the spine and they can make Paul walk again.
     
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    Yes there is.
     
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    None.Life is being healthy and able bodied of mind and body. I'd rather be dead than a burden. I mean I am almost a cripple, but I can still work.
     
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    One of my closest friends (not the guy I was talking about earlier) is technically a quadriplegic. She can't walk but she has limited movement is her arms. But she can still hold stuff, write, type, control her electric wheelchair etc..

    I worked with her for two years and she was amazing. Came drinking with me every friday and stayed until the very end. Just a solid person, once you get to know her you forget about the chair. Tons of dignity. More than most people I have met. You're wrong on this one.
     

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