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
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
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 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
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 am grateful for each and every food bank that helps families in need. Now, more than ever, hunger is a crisis… — 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
For people who are afraid to talk about cancer, for people who are afraid to communicate with their loved ones about it,… — 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
Why are people so interested in other people's relationships? It's like stealing. — 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
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
We aren't handicapped in any way except by what other people think. Focus on people's abilities. I can't be on 'American Idol,'… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I like to play around with people who don't know me. Often I'm talking to people through my speaker phone, and after… — 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
