Posted by Helen on: 03.25.2008 /
Here’s one problem I’ll never have. According to an associated press article about the world’s tallest man
Leonid Stadnik’s phenomenal height has forced him to quit a job he loved, to stoop as he moves around his house and to spend most of his time in his tiny home village because he cannot fit in a car or bus.
I was glad to see this, from the same article
But Stadnik, who according to the Guinness World Records is the world’s tallest human, says his condition has also taught him that the world is filled with kindhearted strangers.
Since his recognition by Ukrainian record keepers four years ago, and by Guinness last year, people from all over Ukraine and the world have shipped him outsized clothing, provided his home with running water and recently presented him with a giant bicycle.
“Thanks to good people I have shoes and clothes,” said the 37-year-old former veterinarian, who still lives with his 66-year-old mother.
Comment by: Steve Lavey
1In some respects,it seems like it would be great to be that big but his life sounds very difficult. Many here in the US would assume that he would play basketball and be a millionaire because he is so tall but that is not really the case. Just getting a round seems like such a burden. I am thankful I am not this guy or a Hollywood type. I like my normal life…..
Comment by: Helen
2Yes, not being normal might be fun for a day but it’s generally not fun for a lifetime…thanks for your comment, Steve.