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1. I was a simpleton but had a very interesting life. I was a football star, an army hero, ping pong champion and shrimping tycoon. I met several U.S. Presidents and famous musicians, such as Elvis Presley and John Lennon. I also ran around the country for three years and helped a few people along the way. Who was I?
2. I gave Forrest very sage advice with wise words, such as "life is like a box of chocolates" and "stupid is as stupid does". I was diagnosed with cancer and told Forrest it was my time. Who was I?
3. I let Forrest sit with me on the bus on our first day of school. We were constant companions since then. I prayed that God would turn me into a bird so I could fly from my abusive father. I bore Forrest's child, Forrest Jr. and we got married. I died not long after that. Who was I?
4. Benjamin Buford Blue is my given name. I sat with Forrest on the bus during our induction to the U.S. Army. I planned to become a shrimp boat captain but instead died in Vietnam, despite Forrest's attempts to save me. Which of Forrest's good friends was I?
5. Forrest saved me from getting killed by the Viet Cong, although I ordered him to let me stay. I lost my legs during the mayhem. I later developed a drinking problem but became very good friends with Forrest. I even became his first mate on his shrimping boat. Who was I?
6. I drove Forrest to school on his first day. He said he didn't take rides from strangers but when I introduced myself he said we weren't strangers anymore. I also drove Forrest's son to school. Who was I?
7. Forrest met me when he became an All-American. When I asked him how he felt, he said he had to pee. What famous person was I?
8. I met Forrest on "The Dick Cavett Show". He was talking about ping-pong experiences in China. I quoted lyrics to one of my more famous songs. Who was I?
9. Forrest went to visit me at the White House. He showed me a bullet wound in his buttock. Who was I?
10. I didn't meet Forrest until later in the movie. When we did meet, I was watching "Sesame Street". Jenny was my mother and Forrest raised me after she died. Which character was I?
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