I like to say that the greatest handicap of deafness does not lie in the ear, it lies in the mind. I hope that through my example, such as my role on 'The West Wing,' I can help change attitudes on deafness and prove we can really do everything... except hear. Marlee Matlin attitudechangedeafness share on social
I live my life like everyone else; everyone has their own obstacles. Mine is deafness. Marlee Matlin deafnesslifelive 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
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
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 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
I got a good handshake. A lot of executives tell me I have the best handshake in Hollywood. Marlee Matlin executivegoodhandshake Change image and 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
YouTube is akin to having my own network. Marlee Matlin akinnetworkyoutube Change image and share on social
