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From Wondery, I'm Virginia Matson and this is Who's Amazing Life.

You've heard of people who changed the course of history, but before they made their mark on the world, they were people like you and me, still figuring out what they wanted to do with their lives.

On this episode, you will be that person everyone knows. You might be a musician, or an athlete, a scientist, or a painter.

You may know what the person accomplished later in life, but now you can experience everything they faced along the way.

From challenges and heartbreak, to triumphs and excitement, all the moments that built this person into someone who would change the world.

There will be clues to who you are, so pay attention, but only at the end will you find out who you are.

So sit back and imagine your amazing life as the activist.

Imagine you're surrounded by the green metal walls of a bathroom stall. You're sitting on your backpack on the tiled floor, holding your knees close to your body.

The kids from the playground can't find you in here, but you still feel your heart beating in your chest.

Someone's coming. You scramble to crouch on the toilet tank.

Is anyone in here?

You hold your breath so the teacher doesn't hear you.

You watch a worn pair of brown leather shoes slowly walk towards your stall.

You see a blonde ponytail swing down when the teacher bends over to check under the door.

The hall monitors eye peeks through the gap in the door.

You let out a groan as she spots you.

You know you aren't supposed to hide during recess. Come back outside.

You consider refusing to move, but you don't want to get in any more trouble.

So with a shaky hand, you unlatch the door that kept you safe.

The teacher marches you down the hall and your body gets more and more tense as you brace yourself for recess.

You throw your hands over your ears. Why are the other children so loud?

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