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    13 People Proving It Takes Guts To Be Different

    Sometimes, you need to do something no-one else has. These people proved that whatever you do, it should be different.

    Inspired by giffgaff: Different Takes Guts

    1. Alex Honnald, Free Climber

    2. Tyler Bradt, Kayaker

    3. Guillame Nery, Freediver

    4. Fank Gehry, Architect

    5. Philippe Petit, "Man On Wire"

    6. Nary Manivong, Fashion Designer

    7. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Sailor

    8. Anthony Robles, Wrestler

    9. Glen Plake, Big Mountain Skiier

    With his inventive, wild style of skiing, Glen Plake pioneered extreme big mountain skiing. Unafraid to go his own way, his mohawked haircut and continual searching for new places to ski blazed a trail for everyone coming behind him.

    10. Laird Hamilton, Big Wave Surfer

    11. Jeb Corliss, Wingsuiter

    12. Ed Bolian, Transcontinental Driver

    13. Faith Dickey, Slack-Liner