I love working on 'Glee,' and I hope that there are more and more parts for me and other actors with Down syndrome in television and in movies so I can keep working for a long, long time. — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
A long time ago when I was very little, I dreamed about being on stage. Some people told me I would never be able… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
It feels amazing to be a role model for people with and without disabilities. — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
I've had tons of bullies who would call me retarded, even on my Facebook page. It's sad and it really hurts. I want to… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
I hope that when people with Down's see me, they will be inspired to do more than they think they can. — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
I want to encourage kids to speak up, to tell their stories. That is the only way people will know what we have to… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
I want to live in a world where people care about others, and try not to hurt others with words or actions. — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
I've spoken in front of members of the U.S. Congress about a new dream of living in communities where everybody is welcome and everyone… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
I was recently appointed by President Obama to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. I am so excited that the President trusts… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
Like so many other kids with special needs, I have been bullied. Kids in elementary school made me eat sand, and those same boys… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
I get mail from people all over the world now from people who tell me that they didn't really understand Down syndrome, but because… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
Lots of people with little kids or babies with Down syndrome tell me they aren't afraid of the future for their child because of… — Lauren Potter Copy Share Image
