What parent has it easy? I just never make the difficulty of it an obstacle. I just do it. Marlee Matlin More Quotes by Marlee Matlin More Quotes From Marlee Matlin 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 growing-up book children 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 dream inspire people I've been around since I was 19, I won the Oscar when I was 21, I've had a couple of TV series. I've continued to work despite the predictions of some naysayers. Marlee Matlin naysayers oscars couple At the end of the day, it's about the best interests of the children. Marlee Matlin the-end-of-the-day ends children I got a good handshake. A lot of executives tell me I have the best handshake in Hollywood. Marlee Matlin executives handshake hollywood We had a dog, Apples. He was 13 years old, toothless, blind and had the worst breath this side of Jabba the Hut. But he was the sweetest dog, and I cried and cried when he died. Marlee Matlin apples dog years 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 body tunes way 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 communication party believe It seems we're always in transition and that it's more about trends than it is about what's meaningful. Marlee Matlin trends transition meaningful When I was 13, I told Henry Winkler I wanted to act. He said, Do it and don't let anyone stand in your way. His validation just made it all the more true. I haven't stopped thanking him since. Marlee Matlin thanking-him validation way 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 attitude adventure father When it comes down to it, it's about who you know, and who's a fan. It's about whether you're the right age, whether you're hot or not, whether the studio is into you or not. Marlee Matlin fans age hot I'm different, and my manner invites questions. I'm never afraid to answer. Marlee Matlin invites different answers There is nothing better than being a parent. It is the most challenging job one could ever ask for. I love being a mom and I love being a friend to my children as well. Marlee Matlin mom jobs children 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 husband law jobs 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 recycling hearing today Differences are scarier now. The dollar isn't so guaranteed if you don't follow what they see as the norm. But I don't moan about it. I just keep working. Marlee Matlin norm dollars differences I am grateful for each and every food bank that helps families in need. Now, more than ever, hunger is a crisis in America, and yet it is not spoken enough and people have yet to give enough to help those in need. Local food banks help fill this need but they need our help, our support, and most importantly, our dollars. No one should ever go hungry. Marlee Matlin thanksgiving grateful america During a visit to California, when a friend of my grandmother's told my parents that I must be deaf because I was not responding to sounds, my father was absolutely convinced that I was simply being stubborn. Marlee Matlin california grandmother father The only thing I can't do is hear. I can drive, I have a life with four kids, I work on TV, I do movies, so the deafness question, is it that they want to know because, what? Not sure. Marlee Matlin four want kids
