LANCE BENSON, a vice president at Grubb & Ellis Co., a commercial real estate advisory firm. Benson, a Miami resident, 34, was born and raised in Raleigh, N.C.

``People probably think I'm injured, that I hurt my foot. I prefer people to know what's factual, that I was born without my legs.

``It's great because it's kind of an ice breaker.

``Regarding fashion and style, there are so many people who are disabled who kind of put themselves in the corner. When you look your best, people treat you that way.

``I wrestled in high school. When I'm not with the prostheses, I'm really mobile and agile. I use a skateboard to get around, to the gym. It's never held me back. When I was single, I never had a problem dating, living my life, being successful.

``My business is very competitive. I'm trying to meet the top firms, attorneys. You kind of want to differentiate yourself.''

``On the pants, because of the way my prostheses fit, I have to be aware of whether they're loose enough to look natural.''

• Cologne: Tiffany

• Suit: Hickey Freeman

• Shirt: Brooks Brothers

• Tie: Tommy Hilfiger

• Shoes: Peal & Co.

• Crutches: Titanium, made by Thomas Fetterman

• Protheses: Advanced Motion Control

-- Compiled by KATHRYN WEXLER

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