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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 28 Mar 2019
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    (1/3) “I was the easy one to pick on. I was born blind. I didn’t walk until the age of four. I repeated kindergarten, first, second. They just called it mental retardation back then. They tried to place me in hospitals. And the other kids in the housing projects would..."pic.twitter.com/THVdS2SJ0y

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      2. Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 28 Mar 2019
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        (2/3) “School was hell. There were just a few of us in special education and they taught us in the basement. They offered to let me stay until I was twenty-one, but I wanted out. So I went to a workshop for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Vietnam was..."pic.twitter.com/RqRwXJXtF0

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      3. Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 28 Mar 2019
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        (3/3) “I wanted to quit Special Olympics after the very first day. It took me two hours to get there. It was raining the whole time. But my mom forced me to keep going, and I learned to enjoy it. We’d go run in the park once a week. I was around people who didn’t..."pic.twitter.com/9Bgwv0pCd1

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      1. Adj‏ @adj360 28 Mar 2019
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        This is Loretta Claiborne. They made a movie about her life starring Kimberly Elise.

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        Best thing on internet these days is @humansofny series of special olympics ...thanku for introducing us to the world of these wonderful people

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      1. Judy Hut‏ @JudyMHut 28 Mar 2019
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        Thank you for sharing Loretta’s story especially today. She is an inspiration and a testament to why @SpecialOlympics is so important. You’re doing amazing work and I was honored to meet you in the UAE when you interviewed @katiemhut and @Natsqueaks

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      1. Tiredt.‏ @LocalBLCKHottie 28 Mar 2019
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        I’ve loved every single special Olympics story you’ve shared. Thank you.

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      1. Andrew‏ @brackster81 28 Mar 2019
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        http://www.lorettaclaiborne.com/  she’s got a website. Love these tweets.

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      1. WendyBird‏ @WendyBirdFotos 28 Mar 2019
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        Thank you Brandon for all you do. Wishing you a very long and healthy life.

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      1. Julia Graf  🌸‏Verified account @hellojuliagraf 28 Mar 2019
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        Uff this is so inspiring! What a great lady!

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      2. RayRay 🦋‏ @Raheena_S 28 Mar 2019
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        Is she still blind?

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        Yup, look her up. Loretta Clairbone

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