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's been incredibly special to be 'EastEnders' first regular deaf actor. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I hope I will do the deaf community proud and break down more barriers. — Rose Ayling-Ellis 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
As a deaf actor, doing Shakespeare feels quite scary. But I feel like I get braver all the time. — 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 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 Copy Share Image
How is a young deaf actor supposed to get their foot in the door, when the door is firmly shut on them… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I believe that diverse, rich, and fascinating deaf stories are ready to go mainstream and that we can do this, together. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
Every job I have been given, I have always been the only deaf person and it always comes with its challenges and… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I love being deaf because it's given me a purpose, it's given me something to aim for. — 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
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 Copy Share Image
In the hearing world, I'm constantly having to lip-read and trying to understand what's going on. Sign language is so beautiful. It… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I'm constantly fighting to have my deaf identity represented but end up being made to feel like my voice isn't heard -… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I was thrown to suddenly find myself considered a deaf pioneer, the poster girl for the deaf community. It came with new… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
They're really supportive, and I love my family to bits, but I did feel, growing up, that I would love to have… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
It's not enough to only elevate me, there are so many talented deaf people out there and thousands of amazing deaf stories… — 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 is my hope that, by sharing my thoughts and feelings, I will encourage you to think about how you can improve… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
DYT believed in who I was as an actress and who I could be, which is something I want for generations of… — Rose Ayling-Ellis 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
It's not enough to make me a pioneer on my own without allowing other deaf people to have a platform, and not… — Rose Ayling-Ellis 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
You can't write about deaf people without a deaf person's input. Nothing about us, without us. A consultant should be involved at… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
My appearance on 'Strictly' should have encouraged people to seek out other deaf talent, yet how many deaf characters have we seen… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
Me being deaf isn't the problem. There is nothing wrong with being deaf; it's society that is the problem. — Rose Ayling-Ellis 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 Copy Share Image
I struggled a lot with English, with grammar. You write what you hear. Deaf people have to remember it and spell things… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I have heard so many stories about deaf people going to a doctor, they ask for an interpreter, and they don't refer… — Rose Ayling-Ellis 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 Copy Share Image
In the hearing world, I'm constantly having to lip-read and trying to understand what's going on. Sign language is so beautiful. It gives you… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I believe that diverse, rich, and fascinating deaf stories are ready to go mainstream and that we can do this, together. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
I am a big believer of getting yourself out of your comfort zone, because that's where you grow. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
When I was little, I would draw hearing aids onto my Barbie dolls to make them look like me, so I am thrilled that… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
A lot of deaf people experience feeling left out. Feeling lonely. — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
Before I had an agent, I tried to apply for Spotlight membership and was rejected more than once. — Rose Ayling-Ellis 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 been incredibly special to be 'EastEnders' first regular deaf actor. — 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 I could… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
DYT, under the direction of Paula Garfield, was my first experience of deaf performing arts and I loved my time there. It provides such… — Rose Ayling-Ellis Copy Share Image
