exceptionally tall, basketball wasn’t his passion.
Instead of becoming frustrated by the predictable questions, Kevin developed a sense of humor about them.
He joked that he was “5-foot-21” and said that when people asked whether he played basketball, he would ask whether they played miniature golf.
That humor became one way of dealing with something he couldn’t change.
His height affected everyday activities in ways that most people never have to consider.
Finding clothes and shoes was difficult. Doorways could be uncomfortable. Shower fixtures were often too low, and getting