Today, I am a touring standup comic who cannot stand up. Within three minutes, I begin to wilt, lose my balance, and… — Maysoon Zayid Balance Copy Share Image
I shake all the time. It's exhausting and causes chronic pain in my joints and muscles. It is also the only life… — Maysoon Zayid Chronic pain Copy Share Image
In the interest of full disclosure, let me state that I hate Hamas. They embody everything that I, as a human being,… — Maysoon Zayid Copy Share Image
The people that I grew up with had no problem with my faith. They did, however, seem very concerned that I would… — Maysoon Zayid Death Copy Share Image
When I ask people what they think of when they hear the term 'cerebral palsy,' I usually get one of two responses.… — Maysoon Zayid Copy Share Image
We have been sold a Muslim boogeyman. We are buying into it, and we are terrified, and that terror is causing people… — Maysoon Zayid Equality Copy Share Image
I think religion is very personal. I definitely identify as Muslim. I consider myself practicing, but I don't think people who observe… — Maysoon Zayid Copy Share Image
My parents couldn't afford physical therapy, so they sent me to dancing school. I learned how to dance in heels, which means… — Maysoon Zayid Dance Copy Share Image
I'm very much inspired by things that anger me. If I see bigotry, stupidity, or injustice on the news, I'm inspired to… — Maysoon Zayid Anger Copy Share Image
In 2006, I hung out with The Carter Center as they monitored the Palestinian elections. Nobody thought Hamas would win. Hamas did… — Maysoon Zayid Elections Copy Share Image
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Don't feel bad if you did not know that. I didn't, either, until someone recently slapped… — Maysoon Zayid Awareness Copy Share Image
Not wearing hijab has seriously, seriously hurt my career. Mass media wants to see a woman in a veil. But I think… — Maysoon Zayid Career Copy Share Image
