From Wondery, I'm Kate Amazer, 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 the end will you find out who you are.

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

Imagine you are battling your fiercest enemy, the pirate, Calico Black, who is determined

to take over your ship.

You struggle to keep balance as the waves rock your vessel back and forth.

All across the deck, you see your entire crew has been swept into the fight against these

dastardly invaders.

You step backward to avoid the thrust of Black's sword.

Suddenly, you find yourself pushed to the very edge of the bow.

If you take one step backwards, you will fall into the ocean.

Calico Black presses forward, surrender, never.

With renewed strength, you lunge at Black, and with a flick of your wrist, his sword

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