Being a little person hasn't limited Carolyn Wilcock, 42, who has travelled the world, built a successful career and is soon to marry.

"I've found my personality has overcome my height," she says.

In her job as a legal executive in Auckland, Carolyn can't reach for deed packets and stationery on high shelves, she can't get herself a cup of coffee and has to be helped through heavy fire doors to the bathroom.

But these are all minor inconveniences, she says, compared to the satisfaction of working in her chosen career. While some clients do a double take when they have to be seen by a little person in a wheelchair, Carolyn says, ultimately, it comes down to knowing your job.

"I've earned a lot of respect because I have the knowledge. I'm not on a free ride."

Last year, Carolyn became engaged to Peter Riley, 34, (pictured left with Carolyn), whom she met 18 months earlier at a disability seminar.

"There were reservations from my family, but we are so happy and everyone knows that," she says.

It is ironic, Carolyn says, that her family organised a huge 21st birthday party for her because they thought it was unlikely that she would wed.

She says that she had conditioned herself into thinking she would never get married. While she had dated mainly little people, she was keen to settle down with an average stature person.

"Walking down the street together, we do get a few weird looks," she says. She adds that she has learned quickly to ignore any snide remarks and scathing looks.

Her retort to those who do challenge her height is that she has been able to achieve her career and other goals.

Carolyn and pete got married about Dec. 1997. Then Carolyn died Aug. 31, 1998. Carolyn and Pete lived happily in there short marriage together.