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“You know it's very difficult to be an actor, and to have people depending on you to say the right line, at the right time, and to not be able to hear your cues! I can't tell you how many times I would've had to have said What? if I didn't have my hearing aids. So my hearing aids are a life saver…” quote by Leslie Nielsen
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“You know it's very difficult to be an actor, and to have people depending on you to say the right line, at the right time, and to not be able to hear your cues! I can't tell you how many times I would've had to have said What? if I didn't have my hearing aids. So my hearing aids are a life saver, and they allow me to practice my craft.”

Leslie Nielsen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He credits hearing aids for enabling him to perform reliably despite his deafness.

In simple terms: Hearing aids make acting possible for him.

Key Takeaway

Use assistive technology to overcome sensory challenges.

Themes

disability technology adaptation

Mood

practical inspirational

Type

personal professional

When to use this quote

  • stage performance
  • film set
  • live TV
  • rehearsal

Key Concepts

assistive devices communication barriers

Questions to Reflect On

  • What backup plans exist if technology malfunctions?
  • How does technology shape confidence?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on devices may cause anxiety if they fail.

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