Stuck in Vermont 84: Rene Kirby

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6/14/08: Rene Kirby is a self-proclaimed "gimp without a whimp." He has never let his small stature detract from his active lifestyle.

Rene (said, "REEN") never wastes time complaining. Whether he is getting around on all fours or using his specially tailored bike, he feels better constructed than the "normies."

Rene was a star gymnast in high school and also drives, rides horses, boats, welds, does home improvements and plays a variety of sports.

Rene has always been a local VT celebrity but he gained international attention for his role in the Farrelly brothers film, "Shallow Hal." He has fans all over the world who admire his upbeat attitude.

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http://renekirby.com/

Music: The Jazz Guys, A Blessing in Disguise, "The $6000 Million Dollar Man"
http://www.thejazzguys.com/

Location: Burlington Vermont

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[TheNigerianScammer]

does he still act

[KindCreature1]

Love the ending of Shallow Hal, and Rene skiing!

[cuteness2100]

Hysterical....(i just deal with the assholes) lol I love this guy!

[theflea82]

@undeadmolly Have you met "most" disabled people?

[Tycho114]

I knew Rene in seventh grade in South Burlington (more years ago than I care to count). He was an inspiration then and he is now.

[auggieblvd]

To Vicodin75 - Rene was born with spina bifida. It is a birth defect that affects the spinal chord and the nerves in the spine - pretty much these areas are undeveloped. Typically it is operated on while the infant is still newborn - varying degrees of this can affect a person. Rene seems to have a more extreme case from what I know about it.

[utube2558]

This guy is the greatest. I met Rene when I was in Vermont on a work assignment. He is just so nice and funny. He treated me like he knew me for years, even though I was just a fan. He does leave an impression on people, he sure did leave one on me.

[STARKY07]

I love him skiing @ the end of shallow hal. I always thought it was a fictional character! Wow, what a positive man!

[amarcorda]

Really like his attitude :-)

[IndyMoon777]

YOu were my FAVORITE person in that movie (Shallow Hal).