"City living," Matt says with a smile. "But it's New York, so it can get fairly cold in the winter. It's hard to find something comfortable enough without it being restrictive." There's no better way to lose his ability to intimidate by confronting muggers in a puffy winter coat, is there?

In the early days, it had grated on Matt to have to rely on others, and for the most part he's become quite independent. But he also came to terms with his limitations a long time ago, and an offer made in kindness is easily accepted. "I can give it a shot."