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“I like to play around with people who don't know me. Often I'm talking to people through my speaker phone, and after 10 minutes or so they say, 'Wait a minute, Marlee, how can you hear me?' They forget I have an interpreter there who is signing to me as they talk. So I say, 'You know what? I can…” quote by Marlee Matlin
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“I like to play around with people who don't know me. Often I'm talking to people through my speaker phone, and after 10 minutes or so they say, 'Wait a minute, Marlee, how can you hear me?' They forget I have an interpreter there who is signing to me as they talk. So I say, 'You know what? I can hear on Wednesdays.'”

Marlee Matlin

About This Quote

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

The speaker uses a hearing interpreter to surprise callers, highlighting communication barriers and humor.

In simple terms: Using an interpreter to play a prank.

Key Takeaway

Be aware of communication tools.

Themes

communication humor disability

Mood

playful lighthearted

Type

personal anecdotal

When to use this quote

  • phone calls
  • social interactions
  • disability awareness

Key Concepts

interpretation surprise

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor bridge communication gaps?
  • What are ethical limits of such jokes?
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