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“My hearing is out of the ordinary as others might see it, but not for me. I'm used to my hearing in the same way that I'm used to the size of my hands.” quote by Evelyn Glennie
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“My hearing is out of the ordinary as others might see it, but not for me. I'm used to my hearing in the same way that I'm used to the size of my hands.”

Evelyn Glennie

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Radio 3, 2005

She experiences hearing uniquely, yet it feels natural, like any other bodily trait.

In simple terms: Hearing is just another sense.

Key Takeaway

Accept differences as normal.

Themes

disability perception normalcy

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Music performance
  • education
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

neurodiversity embodiment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does perception shape identity?
  • What can we learn from alternative sensory experiences?
A Different Perspective

Societal expectations may label differences as deficits.

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