Maybe my way of communicating through sign made me more in tune with my body and how it moved. Who knows? I just know when I saw a stage for the first time, I wanted to be on it. Marlee Matlin bodycommunicatemake Change image and share on social
There are many deaf people who couldn't imagine living in a marriage without someone who doesn't speak their language. For me, I believe that hearing or deaf is fine as long as both parties are willing to communicate in each other's language. But if there's no communication, then the marriage, I believe, will be difficult if not doomed. Marlee Matlin communicatecommunicationdeaf 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
I was 21 years and 218 days old when I received the Academy Award for Best Actress. I had just stepped into an imaginary world that I'd seen at a distance for years. Marlee Matlin academyactressaward Change image and share on social
I'm the only one in my family who is deaf, and there are still conversations that go around me that I miss out on. And I ask what's going on, and I have to ask to be included. But I'm not going to be sad about it. I don't live in sad isolation. It's just a situation I'm used to. Marlee Matlin conversationdeaffamily share on social
There are so many people, deaf or otherwise abled, who are so talented but overlooked or not given a chance to even get their foot in the door. Marlee Matlin abledchancedeaf 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
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
Silence is the last thing the world will ever hear from me. Marlee Matlin hearsilencething Change image and share on social
I have a great husband, great parents and in-laws, and I have help with a nanny. It's not easy, but there are others who do it every day and don't have a high-profile job as I do. Marlee Matlin dayeasygreat Change image and share on social