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From Wondery, I'm Desi Blaylock, 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 that 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 poet. Imagine, you're eight years old and staring you in the face is a plate piled high

with crispy golden shrimp.

The restaurant you're in is busy and crowded, but you can't focus on anything else but the smell of

Cajun seasoning. Your mouth starts to water. Your stomach growls at you demanding that you take a bite.

Just as you reach out your hand to grab a delicious shrimp, your grandma breaks your focus.

Would you mind schooling over, honey? I've been on my feet all day and I need a seat.

Sorry about that, grandma. You scoot over and your. I've been on my feet all day, and I need a seat. Sorry about that, Grandma.

You scoot over, and your grandma sits next to you.

You, your mom, dad, and grandma are sitting in a booth at your favorite restaurant in Chicago.

Here's Gulf Shrimp.

You love it here.

The food is tasty, the people are energetic, and the sounds of laughter and joy always feel the restaurant.

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