I love that being deaf gives you a different perception of life. It makes you more empathetic. — 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 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 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
Not all deaf people are the same, every deaf person will have their own unique experience with music. — 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
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
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
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
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
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