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I can’t even begin to imagine the frustration and horror that comes with complete body paralysis. When an artist can’t move anything except his eyes, a small group of friends make his dreams of painting again come true, if only for a moment. This is a really touching video that made me just want to…

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Sep 7, 2012

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