“I love water. It’s part of the reason I love Miami so much. I’m like a fish. I love the beach—and also bubble baths. I’ll light a candle, put on some music and tune everything out.”

ON WATER

“I get a lot of attention at events and on Instagram for my leg. I used to joke and tell my prosthetist, “People love your leg,” but sometimes I feel like saying, “Okay, look up here. Hi, I’m Marsha.” I think people are just excited because it’s something they haven’t seen before in the media. My story always takes precedence, and I’ve learned to be okay with that.”

ON ATTENTION

“My mother has always believed in me, and she never babied me. She would sign me up for random stuff like gymnastics and tell the instructors, “Her leg might fly off, but she’s very good on one, and she’ll balance.”