I knew a big part of why 'Strictly' approached me was because I am deaf. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
A lot of deaf people experience feeling left out. Feeling lonely. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
It is a common misconception that deaf people can't enjoy music. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
It's been incredibly special to be 'EastEnders' first regular deaf actor. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Actor Copy Share Image
Every person on 'Strictly' works so hard to bring the show together and they are the most creative people. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Creative people Copy Share Image
It can be frustrating, playing a hearing person's perception of what a deaf person is like. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
False promises have become the norm for me, and I often underestimate and dismiss how much I put up with. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
As a deaf actor, doing Shakespeare feels quite scary. But I feel like I get braver all the time. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Actor Copy Share Image
If you put the right support in place, get it all set up, then I can do my job as easily as… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
Being the first deaf person to play a regular character is a huge privilege and was long overdue. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Character Copy Share Image
It's so important for children to be able to see themselves represented in the toys they play with. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Child Copy Share Image
Not all deaf people are the same, every deaf person will have their own unique experience with music. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I am delighted to become a Patron of Deafinitely Youth Theatre, a fantastic charity that is so special to me, and supporting… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Charity Copy Share Image
There were a lot of deaf people trying to get into the industry, who had broken down certain barriers and doors -… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Barriers Copy Share Image
I can only dream of the day where seeing other disabled people on screen isn't a rare sight or where I don't… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Day Copy Share Image
I love that if there's a thunderstorm, then I can sleep through the night while everyone else is awake. I love that… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I feel like now that I've finished 'EastEnders,' I want to do more TV programmes and explore more about deaf people's experiences.… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I feel really glad that I knew who I was from a very early age. I never ever once thought: 'I wish… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Age Copy Share Image
I often receive a script that it is not quite right. They will write my characters who are in a room with… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
If it wasn't for 'EastEnders,' I would never have gotten 'Strictly,' and 'EastEnders' were the ones that were brave enough to hire… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Actor Copy Share Image
Saying 'no' is a privilege most people take for granted, I knew I would be the first deaf dancer and saying 'no'… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Beautiful Copy Share Image
I love crime dramas. They're horrible but I find them fascinating. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Crime Copy Share Image
I am disabled because I live and work in a world that disables me. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
It's almost like, I am political, without asking to be political. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I hope I will do the deaf community proud and break down more barriers. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Community Copy Share Image
We hear a lot about being female and how women appear in the dating scene, but as a deaf woman, it's a… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Dating Copy Share Image
I love that being deaf gives you a different perception of life. It makes you more empathetic. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
