I was dropped on my head as a child….
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Articles by: Hammad Zaidi
59 Seconds on Cloud 9 – They Said it Was God’s Will
A simple blood clot turns into a lifelong disability.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – They Tried to Normalize Me
Trying to make make me normal was a mission unaccomplished.
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“Weird Al” Yankovic’s Originality is Inspiring
Hammad and Jonathan are fascinated with “Weird Al” Yankovic. Thank you kindly for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s a few clips from Weird Al’s 1989 film, UHF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUi926ses94 And, here are some incredible “Weird Al” videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=notKtAgfwDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2mU6USTBRE And Here’s Weird Al Yankovich with Dr. Demeto from […]
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Shrek is an “Ogre Achiever!”
Today’s podcast chronicles how Hammad Zaidi created the concept for “Ogre Achiever,” which is a Shrek-based national billboard campaign. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes! Here is the official trailer to the first “Shrek” film:
Read MoreA Kid, His Wheelchair, and and His Unbearable Obstacle
Talking to strangers afforded me this unforgettable experience. Here are some very cool wheelchair sports. Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes.
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Remedial Me!
Being placed in remedial classes taught me a lot about believing in myself. As always, thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here are some interesting videos about remedial classes.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Helping a Friend Spark His Creativity
A conversation over breakfast sparks a sequel to an iconic novel.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Trying Out for The Love Connection!
Remembering the day I tried out for “The Love Connection!”
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – A Disabled Kid With a Moped License!
Getting a moped license was a visit to the DMV Hammad soon won’t forget.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Adventures with Julian Lennon at Cannes!
Throwing a party with Julian Lennon at the Cannes Film Festival.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Dangers of a Low Self-Image
A low self-image carries high consequences.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Confessions of a Seemingly Perfect Woman
Confessions of a “seemingly” perfect woman.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Imperfection is Perfection
Imperfection is perfection.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Dolphin, Meet Hammad. Hammad, Meet Dolphin!
A 120 pound Hammad meets a 400 pound Dolphin past midnight….
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Getting Ignored While Trying to do a Good Deed
59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Memoirs of a Mascot
Being a mascot is more challenging than you think.
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59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – My Years at Chuck E. Cheese’s!
Putting on “the suit” at Chuck E. Cheese’s was an honor and privilege.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Her Beautiful Hand
A car accident creates a new reality for my co-worker at Chuck E. Cheese.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – A Student Vanishes
Havoc ensues when a student disappears on a trip to Australia.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – A Puppy Saved
A puppy saved. A best friend made. How I adopted Sgt. Dr. Pepper.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Film Jury Memories
Judging my first film festival down under created an unusual habit.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – A Friend Reveals His Pending Death
Having a friend call to say he’s dying is a call one never forgets.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Being the Halftime Show!
Six seconds + Once shot x 15,000 people = a halftime memory.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – We Have No Room For You!
Racism can rear its ugly head in the most unexpected places.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Talking to Strangers (Part 1)
A plane. A recording artist. A conversation. A friendship.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Talking to Strangers (Part 2)
Talking to strangers can be worth the chatter.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Membership Has Its Privileges
You’ll never know what you can get unless you ask.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – You’re Just Not Disabled Enough!
Not being disabled enough has it’s own set of challenges.
Read More 59 Seconds of Cloud 9 – Disabled Guys Can’t Dance! (Part 1)
Death I don’t fear. but dancing….
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