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From Wondry, I'm Andrew Mayer, 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, 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 heavyweight.

Imagine. You are six years old. You, your dad, and older brother Steve are sitting on the couch watching television. It's the weekend, and normally you'd be playing outside,

but you live in Massachusetts,

and it's a cold, snowy winter day, which means you're stuck indoors. It's not so bad, though,

because you're not just watching any old TV show. You're watching wrestling, and Hulk Hogan. Your

favorite wrestler of all is in the ring. He's competing for the world championship.

It's been a close match, and you're not sure if he's going to win it.

Your dad jumps up from his seat as Hulk gets body slammed.

Come on, Hulk! Don't give up!

Hulk pulls himself to his feet almost as if he can hear your dad through the television screen.

Then, he pumps his fists and charges.

You gasp as Hulk body slams his opponent,

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