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I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the bastards and left them in the ditch.

I have been desperate to escape for so many years now, it is routine for me to try to escape.

I've overcome physical and mental brutality - and fought back.

One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989.

I faced quite a few challenging times, and in front of those, I was more positive than some people not facing those conditions. I'm actually of the belief now that it is that struggle that offers you that open-hearted hope.

I've survived. I've beaten my own bad system, and on some days, on most days, that feels like a miracle.

A lot of times, losing a fight is tough. In your darkest hours, I guess your true colors show.