Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve
Christopher D'Olier Reevewas an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author, and activist. He achieved stardom for his acting achievements, in particular his motion picture portrayal of the comic book superhero Superman...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth25 September 1952
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
arms believe entitled
The thing that I want more, though, is to be able to put my arms around him. That's what he's entitled to. ... And I believe that day is coming.
blood pressure
My blood pressure has been stabilized and I am in no danger,
arrived good looked minute room
When I first got here, I arrived in my room and looked at the slopes, and I had to take a minute to readjust, ... Now, I'm having a very good time.
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I can feel his hand on mine. I can feel his arm on mine. A lot of times he climbs up into the bed, next to me, and he'll scratch the top of my head, or he'll just put his face against mine. I have all that feeling,
generally government
We have a government that, generally speaking, does not respond to the people.
I learned years ago to come to terms with having so much done for me by others.
endure finds individual ordinary persevere spite strength
I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
dreams eventually
At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.
glad oh
Oh man, I'm glad this is not me.
people able impatient
I get pretty impatient with people who are able-bodied but are somehow paralyzed for other reasons.
steps today steps-forward
What can I do today to take a step forward?
wall space rehabilitation
On the wall of his rehabilitation room was a picture of the space shuttle blasting off, autographed by every astronaut now at NASA. On top of the picture it says, "We found nothing is impossible." That should be our motto.
america care take-care
America is better when all of us take care of all of us.
determination sacrifice challenges
At some time, often when we least expect it, we all have to face overwhelming challenges. When the unthinkable happens, the lighthouse is hope. Once we find it, we must cling to it with absolute determination. When we have hope, we discover powers within ourselves we may have never known- the power to make sacrifices, to endure, to heal, and to love. Once we choose hope, everything is possible.