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Marlee Matlin Quotes

born 1965 United States

Marlee Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress who has been deaf since she was 18 months old.

United States
Actresses

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The handicap of deafness is not in the ear; it is in the mind.

I hope I inspire people who hear. Hearing people have the ability to remove barriers that prevent deaf people from achieving their dreams.

For me, life or work doesn't mean having to dwell on my deafness. I'm standing here as a working actress with an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a couple of Emmy nominations to prove it."

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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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Marlee Matlin (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.