When I was 11, I knew that I wanted to write a kid's book and tell the world what it was like… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I hope I inspire people who hear. Hearing people have the ability to remove barriers that prevent deaf people from achieving their… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
At some point we have to stop and say, There's Marlee, not, There's the deaf actress. — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
Watch me when people say deaf and dumb, or deaf mute, and I give them a look like you might get if… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I became deaf when I was 18 months old. And I learned to sign when I was 5 years old. — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
There are so many people, deaf or otherwise abled, who are so talented but overlooked or not given a chance to even… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I'm a proud person who happens to be deaf. I don't want to change it. I don't want to wake up and… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
What the Bleep Do We Know was not written with a deaf person in mind, but when they met me, it clicked… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
If I were offered a cochlear implant today, I would prefer not to have one. But that's not a statement about hearing… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
During a visit to California, when a friend of my grandmother's told my parents that I must be deaf because I was… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I'm the only one in my family who is deaf, and there are still conversations that go around me that I miss… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
In the deaf community, there are different types of people who have different philosophies. Some believe that they should only sign. Some… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I like to say that the greatest handicap of deafness does not lie in the ear, it lies in the mind. I… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I did my first series lead back in 1991 on a show called 'Reasonable Doubts' and have done many shows with other… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
There are many deaf people who couldn't imagine living in a marriage without someone who doesn't speak their language. For me, I… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and in spite of what most people might have expected from a young girl… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
When I learned to sign and speak at the same time, the whole world opened up to me. That's the beauty of… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to write a book relating my experiences growing up as a deaf child in Chicago. Contrary to what people… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, 'My Deaf Family' is about a typical family that all of us can identify with but… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
How many deaf people do you know in real life? Unless they live in a cave, or are 14, which seems to… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I know what it's like to be growing up, called 'deaf and mute' and 'deaf and dumb.' They're words that are very… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I'm particularly proud of my work with the Starkey Hearing Foundation for whom I raised a million dollars in one day on… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I would love to do a talk show. Naturally, I would love to do more films. I'd love to be able to… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I did three DVD's for 'Baby Einstein,' teaching babies how to sign. It really helps a parent communicate because babies can't talk.… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
Looking back now, thinking about that moment in the lights, with my heart pounding, Oscar in my hand, all I can say is I… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I'm tired of seeing listings of programs I want to watch that aren't closed captioned. And I'm tired of looking for the symbol on… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
We had a dog, Apples. He was 13 years old, toothless, blind and had the worst breath this side of Jabba the Hut. But… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
What the Bleep Do We Know was not written with a deaf person in mind, but when they met me, it clicked with them… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I like to say that the greatest handicap of deafness does not lie in the ear, it lies in the mind. I hope that… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
There are so many people, deaf or otherwise abled, who are so talented but overlooked or not given a chance to even get their… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
When I was 13, I told Henry Winkler I wanted to act. He said, Do it and don't let anyone stand in your way.… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
There are many deaf people who couldn't imagine living in a marriage without someone who doesn't speak their language. For me, I believe that… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
Watch me when people say deaf and dumb, or deaf mute, and I give them a look like you might get if you called… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I hope I inspire people who hear. Hearing people have the ability to remove barriers that prevent deaf people from achieving their dreams. — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I learned to speak first, and then to sign. I have never really known what it was like to hear, so I cant compare… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
