I did three DVD's for 'Baby Einstein,' teaching babies how to sign. It really helps a parent communicate because babies can't talk. But it has been proven that they can communicate using their hands to communicate. So sign language is a great tool in that way. Marlee Matlin babycommunicatedvd share on social
When I was 11, I knew that I wanted to write a kid's book and tell the world what it was like being deaf. Marlee Matlin bookdeafkid Change image and share on social
I have made the choices that work best for me. I know I cannot please everyone, and that's fine. Marlee Matlin choicefinemake Change image and share on social
When I was young I knew I was deaf. I couldn't accept it. Marlee Matlin acceptdeafknow Change image and share on social
The best feeling in the world is when you child just comes up to you and lays their head in your lap, for no other reason but just because. Marlee Matlin childfelthead Change image and share on social
I'm different, and my manner invites questions. I'm never afraid to answer. Marlee Matlin afraidanswerinvite Change image and share on social
The hearing aids are very helpful for speech reading. Without the hearing aids, my voice becomes very loud, and I cannot control the quality of my voice. Marlee Matlin aidcontrolhear Change image and share on social
I've always wanted to write a book relating my experiences growing up as a deaf child in Chicago. Contrary to what people might think, it wasn't all about hearing aids and speech classes or frustrations. Marlee Matlin aidbookchicago share on social
I learned to speak first, and then to sign. I have never really known what it was like to hear, so I can't compare hearing aids to normal hearing. Marlee Matlin aidcomparehear Change image and share on social
At some point we have to stop and say, There's Marlee, not, There's the deaf actress. Marlee Matlin actressdeafmarlee Change image and share on social
