A Brazilian man who was born with his head 'upside-down' and wasn't expected to live for 24 hours is now 44, with a full career ahead of him.
Claudio Vieira de Oliveira lives in north-eastern Brazilian state of Bahia, and suffers from arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
The condition means he has atrophy of the leg muscles, his arms are stuck to his chest and his head is turned all the way back.
Although doctors thought he wouldn't survive past 24 hours, Claudinho (as he's known to friends) is hoping to become a motivational speaker.
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His disabilities have so far not stopped him from doing things he enjoys, but because of the pandemic, he's been forced to shield and so has had to put everything on hold.
Speaking to Brazilian news site G1, he said: "I've never had [difficulties], my life is normal. I'm in full-on quarantine because this Covid is very aggressive, it's lethal, so we're scared. Spare me, God, from this damned illness.
"I'm being over twice as careful, I've been isolating for over a year and I only leave the house to sort out things that only I can do, such as banking."
Claudinho has always made sure his condition didn't hold him back. Even from the age of seven, he was determined to live his life to the fullest. He learned to read and write at home with his mother as a child.
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Although his physical condition can make things more difficult, Claudinho has never had a problem with seeing, breathing, eating or drinking.
In fact, he's even made his medical issues work or him. The inspirational man has launched a DVD, written an autobiography and even been an occasional motivational speaker, doing speeches since 2000.
But, with global pandemic taking its toll, Claudinho has had to put his speeches on hold.
He told the publication: "I'm missing it so much. I've got a speech in the municipality of Bezerra, in the state of Pernamubco, scheduled for 28 April. If the pandemic eases, we'll go ahead."
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The unstoppable force that is Claudinho also wants to get back to work after the pandemic eases. He volunteers with a Christian educational project called 'Alegra-te', which helps vulnerable children.
Claudinho told local media: "I want to give my talks again and live for many years."
Topics: Inspirational