Felix Brunner – That's how he rolls

When did you last laugh heartily and what about?

Felix Brunner: When somebody asked me, if I would also use my wheelchair after I had a drink or two.

What have you always been wanting to do and why have you never done this so far?

Felix Brunner: That is not a question I am asking myself. I'm just doing what I'm passionate about. Limits only exist in our heads.

Which person has influenced you most? And why?

Felix Brunner: My family, because they showed me what life means, how important solidarity is and that goals in life are worth fighting for.

You have the chance to become the Commissioner for the Disabled in your country. What would you do first?

Felix Brunner: Enforcing the so called Federal Participation Law for people with disabilities without compromise so that there are no income limits and disadvantages anymore.

What matters most to you?

Felix Brunner: In Germany there are no educational programs for pupils to learn about people with disabilities in our society. I would love to change that because those pupils are our future.

I would like to be ...

Felix Brunner: I do not use the subjunctive in my scheme of life.

Which questions would you like answered the most?

Felix Brunner: Why are so many VIPs and (healthy) athletes following the project "Wings for Life" greenly and imprudently? This whole money making procedure has nothing to do with inclusion and the pursued goal is complete rubbish.

What I finally want to say?

Felix Brunner: Failure is a wonderful chance for a fresh start! From the moment you are accepting it.