Lauren Potter

Different isn't bad, it's just different.

— Lauren Potter

A long time ago when I was very little, I dreamed about being on stage. Some people told me I would never…

— Lauren Potter

It feels amazing to be a role model for people with and without disabilities.

— Lauren Potter

I've had tons of bullies who would call me retarded, even on my Facebook page. It's sad and it really hurts. I…

— Lauren Potter

I hope that when people with Down's see me, they will be inspired to do more than they think they can.

— Lauren Potter

I want to encourage kids to speak up, to tell their stories. That is the only way people will know what we…

— Lauren Potter

I want to live in a world where people care about others, and try not to hurt others with words or actions.

— Lauren Potter

I've spoken in front of members of the U.S. Congress about a new dream of living in communities where everybody is welcome…

— Lauren Potter

I was recently appointed by President Obama to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. I am so excited that the…

— Lauren Potter

Like so many other kids with special needs, I have been bullied. Kids in elementary school made me eat sand, and those…

— Lauren Potter

I get mail from people all over the world now from people who tell me that they didn't really understand Down syndrome,…

— Lauren Potter

Lots of people with little kids or babies with Down syndrome tell me they aren't afraid of the future for their child…

— Lauren Potter

I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to…

— Lauren Potter

I love working on 'Glee,' and I hope that there are more and more parts for me and other actors with Down…

— Lauren Potter