mr. roosevelt?. the conductor wouldn't let me ride in the passenger car with my chair. knoxville. when can i swim? when i'm asleep, in my dreams, i can still walk. nine years. i'd just learned to ride a bike. after i got sick my mom was sure that the bike had caused it. no. she took it out back and shot it. you're losing, doc. if you don't mind my asking, how will people pay for the services you are going to offer here? most people with polio have a hard enough time making ends meet as it is. hot damn! you got hand controls. "would be honored if you place my name in nomination for president. stop. the party needs you. stop. yours sincerely, al smith." he won't go. he doesn't want to be seen walking on crutches or being wheeled to the podium. but all the people at the convention will. don't worry, doc -- we're not coming with you.