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,' but there's all kinds of stuff I can do. Marlee Matlin abilityamericanfocus Change image and share on social
I guess not being able to hear just made me adventurous and daring. And in most cases, that didn't make my parents very happy with me. Marlee Matlin adventurouscasedare Change image and share on social
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 abilityachievebarrier Change image and share on social
I did my first series lead back in 1991 on a show called 'Reasonable Doubts' and have done many shows with other actors who are deaf. But 'Switched at Birth' is the first TV show where there is more than one actor who is deaf or hard of hearing and who are series regulars. Marlee Matlin actorbackbirth share on social
Living modestly in a suburban neighborhood while trying to support four children through private school is not extravagant or living large. Marlee Matlin childextravagantlarge Change image and share on social
I personally have dealt with any adversity in my life with humor. That's why I told America to 'Read my hips!' on 'Dancing With the Stars' or was happy to play along with Jason Alexander and Jerry Seinfeld in the great restaurant scene on 'Seinfeld.' Marlee Matlin adversityalexanderamerica share on social
I find the mantle of, she works hard for the money, or, she's overcome so many obstacles a bit overused. Marlee Matlin bitefindhard Change image and share on social
Google, as usual, is one step ahead of everyone and provided the means where all videos on YouTube can be automatically captioned through voice-recognition technology without having to be told that it's the responsible thing to do. Marlee Matlin aheadautomaticallycaption share on social
If I were offered a cochlear implant today, I would prefer not to have one. But that's not a statement about hearing aids or cochlear implants. It's about who you are. Marlee Matlin aidcochlearhear Change image and share on social
It was ability that mattered, not disability, which is a word I'm not crazy about using. Marlee Matlin abilitycrazydisability Change image and share on social
