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.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that despite facing a significant challenge, one can still lead a fulfilling and accomplished life.
Marlee Matlin's quote highlights her resilience and determination in the face of deafness. It showcases how, despite this challenge, she thrives in multiple aspects of life, including family and career, ultimately underscoring that one's limitations do not define their potential for success and happiness.
Themes
DeafnessResilienceFamilyCareerSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech addressing overcoming personal challenges.
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All quotes βI'm a proud person who happens to be deaf. I don't want to change it. I don't want to wake up and suddenly say, 'Oh my God, I can hear.' That's not my dream. It's not my dream. I've been raised deaf. I'm used to the way I am. I don't want to change it. Why would I ever want to change? Because I'm used to this, I'm happy.
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It was ability that mattered, not disability, which is a word I'm not crazy about using.
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I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and in spite of what most people might have expected from a young girl growing up deaf, life for me was like one long episode of The Brady Bunch. Despite whatever barriers were in my way, I imagined myself as Marcia Brady skating down the street saying βhiβ to everyone, whether they knew me or not.
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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.
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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.
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