The Man in the Iron Lung 

I went back to surprise Paul with $10,000! + I ask him all your questions. Watch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-he4zla4SsM4.html

“Why’d you write your book?” “To inspire thousands” My man, you’ve inspired millions.

This man passed highschool, passed college, became a lawyer, wrote a book with his condition and here I am sitting in my room doing nothing with all of my body parts working

Sadly, Paul passed away on 11th March at age 78. What a life he lived, living 72 years longer than he thought he would.

He has sadly passed away peacefully at the age of 78… finally freed from the cruelty polio put him through. Rest in peace Paul, his story was truly inspirational

"Paul may have an iron lung, but he has a golden soul and a diamond heart" 😭😭

Even when he's in an iron lung, he - graduated high school with honors - graduated college - became a lawyer and wrote an entire book with a pen on a stick, one letter at a time....gotta admire his dedication and unwillingness to give up. He's not just any legend, he's THE legend. If you can dream it, you can do it.

"I didn't give up and I'm never going to" What an inspiration.

I was so depressed for my future today, but then, I am impressed by your heart and effort, Paul. Thank you! from Japan

"I didn't want to die, so I continued to fight" Wow.... That made me cry

This guy almost lost his life, but never lost his will to live. Inspiring people everyday, what a guy...

RIP Paul, you are and remain an inspiration to thousands of people, just as you wanted

This is the strongest, most persistent, and optimistic man I’ve ever seen 😊

So no one is gonna talk about how that doctor didn't give up on him and save his life?What a legend.

The lady who helped him all that time is a legend.

R.I.P PAUL ALEXANDER You beat all of the odds and lived an amazing life , you really showed polio whose is boss 💪 congrats on a great life 🌹🕊️

You know, I’ve been struggling a lot with my health for many years. Always complaining, being ungrateful and pessimistic of my future. This man opened my eyes on how lucky I am, and no matter what my circumstances are, that I should still try to do what I’ve always wanted in life. Even if I fail a few times it shouldn’t discourage me from trying again and again until till I reach my dreams. Thank you for the wonderful insight, I’m done being a victim of my own misery. Here’s to 2024 and new beginnings! 🎉

“With a pen on a stick, Paul wrote his biography entirely with his mouth” Literally the biggest flex

This man needs to be in the history books.

They say when you lose an organ other organs become strong. For him, losing almost all the functions of his body except his head, made his head the most strongest a human head ever can be. The picture that he painted (2:57) and the biography that he wrote using a pen in his mouth just shows how strong his brain had become. And with that came even more determination to survive, I guess. He chose to do something where I bet anyone else on this planet would give up long ago. But he is the one who stood out and became an example of perseverance and not to whine about your condition and instead deal with whatever you have and accomplish things that even "fit', "normal" humans even can't...

As I watched videos on TikTok, there's this one video that says that Paul Alexander just passed away, and as soon as I knew it, I went to this video that I used to watch every time I was breaking down or life just seemed so hard to me. I can't believe after 2 years I am going to watch this and comment on this video again.😞Mr. Paul Alexander is such an inspiration to many. Thank you for inspiring me and helping me cope with my problems with your amazing story. RIP Sir🕊️🕊️

-Paul may have an iron lung, but he has a golden soul, and a diamond heart.

imagine being a kid in a iron lung not being able to move, i would've gave up on the second day,this man's story was very inspiring

Это не просто человек, это герой. Не представляю как тяжело так жить и осознавать что ты находишься в безвыходной ситуации. Жаль нельзя ему никак помочь

I also suffer a chronic illness and I'm greatful watching this cause it taught me that I'm not alone...and that if this man can fight and live life...I can too

"I didnt want to die" "So I continued to fight" Omg he's a king

Dude technology needs to advance quickly so that Paul can get a synthetic lung and travel the world. Paul deserves it.

This guy almost lost his life, but never lost his will to live. inspiring people everyday, what a guy...

R.I.P beautiful and strong man 😢

this man is if the phrase "never give up" was a human

Jesus this guy's mental fortitude is extremely impressive

He is so inspiring, ever since I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I felt like it was contagious. No one wanted to hang out, never wanted to be friends. And every time I transferred to a new school everyone would stare at me for 1 minute and then whisper to their friend. I overheard some of the things they said, people would say "who's that fat pig?" Or "is she a real living cow?" I was so insecure about myself. Once I saw him he made me cry he made me think "maybe I can do anything they are just rude." Thank you Paul for being so inspiring! Thank you 🙏 - McKenna

I don't think I have ever seen a person that is more determined. This man deserves all the respect he gets and much more

I’m not even going to lie, I would have completely given up in life if this had happened to me, this man is the living representation of determination

THIS is the one of the biggest example of human mind capability.

yesterday on news.. he, died. i cried so hard saying to myself why god?! i and everyone here loves you living the longest in here. is courageful sentences really touched my beloved heart. it is filled with Paul now. we love you, and rise high! 😭❤❤

He's just passed away. May his soul rest in peace❤

A strong man isn’t a person who has muscles, a strong man looks like this.

Dude lived a life in a big metal breathing can while writing an autobiography, drawing, etc. Absolute madlad

Sweet Paul, thank you for showing us your strength. It is so inspiring. Made a grown man cry.

May he rest in peace ❤🕊️ Such an amazing but sad story. You became a legend sir!

He is the living example of “When there’s a will, there’s a way”

This man has every right to be upset, ungrateful, and even depressed. Yet he’s not. He’s happy and living his life as well as physically and mentally can. We can all learn a thing or two from him.

Your memories will never be forgotten 🤍 Rest in peace 💐

The human spirit is extraordinary Paul Alexander R.I.P ❤🙏🏿✨

“My dream, is not to fight polio, but to DEFEAT polio.”

This man wrote a book with his mouth. That hit me. I see normal people everyday bitching about stuff or how they have bad luck or how stuff isnt working out. Myself included. Incredible story

May he rest in peace

What a man and his mental strength is so inspiring. Makes you realise how fortunate most of us are.

This is fucking insane, this is the most determined human to ever live.

This man Paul has achieved more in life than most able-bodied people. He let nothing hold him back and lived a fulfilling life.

This man is a true Inspiration and a fighter, a warrior. Some people with no disability have suicidal thoughts while this man lived his whole life laying down. A true hero

I was struggling all my life. But this reminds me that I am actually capable if I wanted to. He’s an inspiration to the hopeless. I will remember your wisdom. May God be with you always!

Not being able to move for 1 day is already a nightmare for me. Can't imagine being this guy. He's a strong person

Wow, Paul had every reason to give up and be a victim of his circumstances yet he chose to persist and become something great. Truly an inspiration.

It just makes u realize like…sometimes our problems are nothing. There’s just no room for excuses. This inspires me to avail my life fully because theres some out there without much resources, accomplishing so much. Thank you for this video!

Rest in peace Dear Paul... may God bless you in heaven.. We should to appreciate more more more our lifes and stop crying for everything..

I think the doctor who performed the tracheotomy on him should be praised just as much for not giving up on a child who was clearly on death's doorstep. Without doctors like that, this man wouldn't be here today to tell his amazing story.

He can't walk, he can't travel the world, he can't do many things and yet he did so much at the same time, and I'm the one who still feels hollow.

My life has changed dramatically since I started having severe neuropathic pains from Endometriosis. I thought about giving up so many times. It feels like I've lost everything and my body is not my body anymore. I also get sick a lot since taking hormones and medications and have severe pains all over my body and now it's my teeth. Paul is such and inspiration, I couldn't stop crying. Thank you Paul for motivating me to continue and having my diploma I will continue to l push through as much as I can.

Wow. You are simply incredible. Being in an iron lung while going through law school. Im currently a college student, and the task of graduating seems daunting from where I stand. My brain tries to reason with itself that im only failing because of the struggles im dealing with at the same time, but seeing you take on your struggles and school at the same time is helping me to realize that maybe all this ‘reasoning’ with myself is really just an excuse. Thank you, this is such a cool and inspiring story, and im excited to see whats next :)

This guy has been fighting for his life, constantly, for 59 years, with his back up against the wall, yet has accomplished more than most people without disabilities has. That's one strong man!

He is probably the strongest person I will ever see.

One of the greatest achievements and one of the greatest humans to have ever lived, without any doubt, truly humbled and inspired by this beautiful man

What an incredibly inspiring guy, amazing! I can't help but feel incredibly grateful that we live among such wonderful people, he really shows you can do anything

Imagine staying in a confined body space for 70 years but still being able to live happily. This man is mentally strong.

I hate seeing people suffer like this. Look how genuinely good of a person he is, but underneath all that is decades of pain, unfathomable amounts of suffering. If you ever happen to read this comment, I hope God gives you all the mansions, all the endless happiness you deserve once you reach him. Ill pray for you, stay strong, you certainly made me stronger.

This was so bittersweet. I feel bad for that happening to him but he is one of the strongest people I’ve ever seen and I hope he can continue doing so.

There are no words to discribe how great this man is/was. Biggest Respect to this fighting angel!

he's a hero. i'm not kidding, this is the strongest guy i've ever seen before.

Watching this guy makes you realize how fortunate we are to have the use of our arms and legs....even on our worst days we can't compare to what he's gone through.

Thank you, so much. You have inspired me to do great things. I thought I was suffering a lot, but it turns out there are people who are worse than me, but still continue to do great things. I won’t let anyone stop me from accomplishing my goals in life. ❤

So sad. 😢He's a real inspiration for every human being on this planet. Wish him best luck possible in the next life. ♥

This man is the most Determined person to ever live and should be in a history book, to help inspire other people like you and me to never give up, no matter the cost.

My mom was also a polio victim. I could probably write a book about her story and life, but I will just say this: Her strength and will to move forward was as strong as yours. Everytime I think of giving up, I just need to remember her, because after all she went thru, it is just unfair. God bless you sir.

The world needs people more like this man , this man inspires how we should keep going even in terrible conditions , he deserves the respect 🤩👏🏻✨

By seeing his condition and his attitude towards life I am so inspired.

Dear God I will never complain about my life ever again.

Massive respect to this man. His story is an inspiration to everyone especially me. It's moving

今日亡くなられたというニュースを聞きました。この場を借りて哀悼の意を捧げます。 遠い異国の彼を見て人間の意志の力の素晴らしさを感じ、自身がつらいときやくじけそうになった時にポールさんのことを思い奮い立ったものです。 少しでも彼のような強く・優しい人間になれるようこれからも頑張っていきたいと思います。 本当にお疲れさまでした。そしてありがとうございました。

I feel so ashamed for being lazy for just about anything.

Damn this just made me me rethink all the struggles in my life. They are nothing compared to what this man has gone through.

Rest in Peace Paul 🙏🕊️

Unfathomable how someone can live a life like this, let alone achieve as much as he did. I suffer from chronic IBS and that is often enough to be debilitating at times. Pathetic compared to this man! Wow, a true example of mind over matter... RIP Mr Alexander 🙏

this guy is literally a legend. Cant even think about being like this for 1 week, yet he kept it up for almost 70 years

This man is the strongest guy I’ve ever seen. If I was in that situation I would’ve given up straight away but this truly inspiring person has written a book, become a lawyer and has lived a good life all while fighting polio.

He is one of the biggest inspirations i have seen in my entire life.

This man is a warrior and inspiration to a lot of people. God bless you sir! You've overcome your disability and achieved great things, i salute you!

“Paul may have an iron lung but he has a golden soul and a diamond heart”. That part would make all of my family cry

I can’t even imagine laying down inside that thing for literal years and not being able to go anywhere. Prayers for Paul! Truly a strong individual.

RIP Paul Alexander. Rest well legend.

Rest in Peace Paul, he died at 70, lived such a full life while so limited, showing that anything is truly possible.

His body may be disabled, but his mind and spirit are unbreakable. Nothing can hold him back because he won’t let it. That’s what true success looks like. It’s not something that can be bought with money.

watching this man has made me realize that i’m not doing nearly enough with my life. he’s incredible !!

a true inspiration. now i fr have no excuses to not write that book or do what i always wanted to. he did it no matter what! all respect to him

Such an inspiration. Just when you feel like giving up listen to his story. Much respect.

“Your past, even your disability, does not have to define your future” Man.

The optimism of this man is beyond humanity.

Rest in peace you sweet kind man. You were and are a truly inspiring man. I hope you are running and breathing free now. Wherever you are.

How inspiring.. And to think at times I thought I’ve had it the worst in the world and wished to die. Paul has definitely stoked that flame inside of me, truly amazing. Much love ❤❤