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Steve Gleason

(1977) American Football Player

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Steve Gleason is an American football player, best known for Life Impossible : Living with ALS.

Quick Facts About Steve Gleason

Born: March 19, 1977
Profession: American Football Player
Notable works: Life Impossible : Living with ALS

About Steve Gleason

Stephen Michael Gleason is an American former professional football player who played as a safety with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars. Originally signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2000, he played for the Saints through the 2006 season. As a free agent in 2008, Gleason retired from the NFL after eight seasons.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Steve Gleason

I think about death all the time. I think that's a good thing because we're all going to die, and the only…

A good thing

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I have moments where I miss my old self. But I think anyone can get caught up in what we used to…

Anyone

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Typing with your fingers or thumbs is sooooo 2012. I tweeted that earlier in the year. I type with my eyes. Not…

Calendar

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I believe happiness is a choice. Some days it is a very difficult choice.

Believe

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I'm afraid to walk in public, because people look at me. But I'm not going to stop. I'm afraid because if I…

Acknowledge

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I look at the human life like an experiment. Every new moment, every new experience, tragic or otherwise, is an opportunity to…

Accurate

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Through adversity we find our heroes...

Adversity

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I have been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It's a terminal disease with an average lifespan of two to five years…

Age life

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We all have a timeline. Most of us don't live like we have a timeline.

Funny

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If we have a purpose in life beyond being a cog in the human machine, mine is to help inspire people and…

Being

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The increased rate of brain disease in the NFL population is caused by the way the game is played within the rules.

Brain

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To cure ALS medically is not economical. The realities are that it's difficult to find funding for research for a medical cure.…

Als

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To have a statue of you up 100 years from now at the Superdome, I think that's amazing.

100 years

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Many ALS patients end up fading away quietly and dying. For me, this was not OK. I did not want to fade…

Als

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The film 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly,' based the book of the same name, has a line that enlightens and comforts…

Ability

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We have all made mistakes in this life. How we learn from our mistakes is the measure of who we are.

Failure

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It's pretty simple for me; I believe all people are created equal, regardless of their sexuality. To promote respect and acceptance is…

Acceptance

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My life is not easy, but it's awesome.

Easy

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A terminal diagnosis can really mess with your head. Honestly, it makes you want to run away to the moon. Many ALS…

Als

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We all face adversity and tragedy and need inspiration and motivation to Keep Rolling.

Adversity

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Because ALS is underfunded, patients have had no option but to fade away and die. That is not OK.

Als

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Does anyone know if Lamborghini makes wheelchair vehicles? If not, I want to change that.

Anyone

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It's not going to be easy, but it's going to be awesome. Awesome Ain't Easy.

Easy

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Life is difficult. Not just for me or other ALS patients. Life is difficult for everyone. Finding ways to make life meaningful…

Als

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ALS does not affect cognitive process. Stephen Hawking, one of smartest people on the planet, has ALS. It rarely affects the eyes.…

Als

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