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Day 44 - Blaine emerges
David Blaine has emerged from his plexi-glass box after enduring an extraordinary 44 days in confinement and without food.
Thousands gathered to witness him complete his challenge and there was a carnival atmosphere as well wishers waited to see him released.
Blaine wept as the box touched the ground and, despite intermittent smiles seemed tired and emotional. His relief at completing his challenge was palpable.
As the door to the box opened, Blaine wept uncontrollably.
His first words were, "This has been one of the most important experiences of my life". He then broke down again.
Supported by members of his team, Blaine then addressed the crowd. "I've learned more in that little box than I have in years. I learned how important it is to have a sense of humour and to laugh at everything because nothing makes any sense anyway".
"I've learned how strong we all are as human beings. How strong we all are.
"But most importantly I've learned to appreciate all the simple things in life - a sunrise, a sunset, a smile from a strange one, a smile from a loved one and I thank you all so much. I love you all so much. I love you".
Blaine then mounted the scales to discover that he now weighs 11 stones, 1oz. This represents a loss of some four stones.
Paramedics awaited the box as it descended to the ground. After the weigh in, Blaine was put on a stretcher while undergoing initial medical tests.
Blaine was then taken by ambulance to hospital, where he will discover whether the feat has caused any lasting damage to his body and undergo medically supervised re-feeding.
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