Contortionist is stretched to the limit

When Oakley first started, he practiced for hours, coaxing his body into different positions. 'I stretch myself to the max until I'm in pain, and then go back and try again,' he says.
When Oakley first started, he practiced for hours, coaxing his body into different positions. "I stretch myself to the max until I'm in pain, and then go back and try again," he says.
(Patricia McDonnell Photo for The Boston Globe)