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
I became deaf when I was 18 months old. And I learned to sign when I was 5 years old. Marlee Matlin deaflearnmonth Change image and share on social
When you're up for an award at the Oscars, try as you might, it's hard to concentrate on the show. Marlee Matlin awardconcentratehard Change image and share on social
My parents were the ones who gave me the independence, who gave me the spark to do anything that you set your mind to, as all parents should do for their kids. Marlee Matlin giveindependencekid Change image and share on social
It seems we're always in transition and that it's more about trends than it is about what's meaningful. Marlee Matlin meaningfultransitiontrend Change image and share on social
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
It was my father who instilled the 'never say no' attitude I carry around with me today, and who instilled in me a sense of wonder, always taking us on adventures in the car, never telling us the destination. Marlee Matlin adventureattitudecar share on social
Every one of us is different in some way, but for those of us who are more different, we have to put more effort into convincing the less different that we can do the same thing they can, just differently. Marlee Matlin convincedifferentlyeffort share on social
What parent has it easy? I just never make the difficulty of it an obstacle. I just do it. Marlee Matlin difficultyeasymake Change image and share on social
Humor comes in all forms, and everyone has their cup of tea about what makes them laugh. But the day we censor humor is a sad one for sure. Marlee Matlin censorcupday Change image and share on social
