I've learned that borders are where the actual ends, but also where the imagination and the story begins. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
When I turned 16 and got my license, the Chevy Blazer was passed down from my sister, so it was very much… — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
I always say snowboarding saved my life. It gave me a reason to focus on the future; it gave me something to… — Amy Purdy Focus Copy Share Image
It was challenging. It was never easy for me. My life changed suddenly, and I lost my health. I lost the body… — Amy Purdy Body Copy Share Image
I'm not trying to be an inspiration, but I'm flattered to be considered one. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
There are plenty of people who have legs who are way more disabled than me. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
We all have challenges. You can let them be obstacles or roadblocks, or you can use them. — Amy Purdy Adversity Copy Share Image
If you want something bad enough and you work hard enough, anything's possible. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
I was 19 years old, and I felt like I had the flu one day. Within 24 hours, I was in the… — Amy Purdy Chance Copy Share Image
We've all seen that every challenge we've gone through, we've learned something from. It's not getting hung up on the challenges but… — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
After I lost my legs, I got invited to my old high school, and I shared my stories with all the classes.… — Amy Purdy High school Copy Share Image
The thing with prosthetic feet is you can't have all this crazy motion, or you'd be all over the place - because… — Amy Purdy Body Copy Share Image
I have two prosthetic legs. This is my life; what am I going to do with it? And it's put me on… — Amy Purdy Amazing Copy Share Image
What's cool is that Oprah is the same person on stage and in front of a camera as she is off stage… — Amy Purdy Behind the scenes Copy Share Image
I'm a big oatmeal fan. For my every-morning breakfast, I will do oatmeal with cinnamon, goat's milk or even butter, with apples… — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
Instead of looking at our challenges and limitations as something negative or bad, we can begin to look at them as blessings,… — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
Our borders and our obstacles can only do two things: (1) stop us in our tracks, or (2) force us to get creative. — Amy Purdy Adversity Copy Share Image
It’s believing in those dreams and facing our fears head on that allows us to live our lives beyond our limits. — Amy Purdy Actresses Copy Share Image
I don't want to see myself as this sad, disabled girl. I know that. I don't want other people to see me… — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
I always felt really lucky that I only lost my legs, because it could've been so much worse. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
Every day that I am healthy, I want to use that day to its fullest now. — Amy Purdy Day Copy Share Image
I was in kidney failure. I ended up having a kidney transplant on my 21st birthday. — Amy Purdy Birthday Copy Share Image
It's not about breaking down borders. It's about pushing off of them, and seeing what amazing places they might bring us. — Amy Purdy Amazing places Copy Share Image
When we embrace the things that make us unique, our true and remarkable capabilities are revealed — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
We live as if we know how everything will turn out. I certainly lived that way. But we don't know anything. Really,… — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
Since losing my legs, I've found out that I am able to help other people by sharing how I've overcome my obstacles. — Amy Purdy Help Copy Share Image
All through high school, I was incredibly healthy. I loved the outdoors, and I loved snowboarding because of the freedom. — Amy Purdy Freedom Copy Share Image
I knew I loved music, and I knew that I could feel music. So, I knew I had rhythm. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
My dad gave me life twice. I thank him by using the strong body I now have. — Amy Purdy Body Copy Share Image
I'm really motivated by music, and I love dancing, even if it's just by myself in my room or if it's going… — Amy Purdy Dance Copy Share Image
I simply do the things that inspire me, be that snowboarding, designing clothing, or dancing. — Amy Purdy Dance Copy Share Image
If we can see past preconceived limitations, then the possibilities are endless. — Amy Purdy Limitations Copy Share Image
We all have things that limit us and that challenge us. But really, our real limitations are the ones we believe. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
My motivation is not to try to inspire, but rather to do things that inspire me and hopefully that will spread to… — Amy Purdy Inspiration Copy Share Image
You don't always have to have the most amazing story. It's learning to share the story you have that counts. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
When disease took my legs, I eventually realized I didn't need them to lead a full, empowering life. — Amy Purdy Copy Share Image
We all have disabilities. Just some are more visible than others. We all have challenges, we all have obstacles — Amy Purdy Adversity Copy Share Image
