Different isn't bad, it's just different.

A long time ago when I was very little, I dreamed about being on stage. Some people told me I would never be able to do it, so I only paid attention to those who told me that I could.

I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities become more independent and more included in their communities.

I hope that when people with Down's see me, they will be inspired to do more than they think they can.

I want to live in a world where people care about others, and try not to hurt others with words or actions.

It feels amazing to be a role model for people with and without disabilities.

I get mail from people all over the world now from people who tell me that they didn't really understand Down syndrome, but because of me they have read about it and studied it and now they know a lot more about it.