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
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
The hearing aids are very helpful for speech reading. Without the hearing aids, my voice becomes very loud, and I cannot control… — 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… — 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 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'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
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
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
