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.

It seems we're always in transition and that it's more about trends than it is about what's meaningful.

Hollywood embraced me in the late '80s because there was a good project I was in and it was different. Nowadays, it's about corporate mentality, box office, youth.

I got a good handshake. A lot of executives tell me I have the best handshake in Hollywood.

I listen to Billy Joel. He is fabulous. I saw him with Elton John when they toured together, it was so great.

I have always resisted putting limitations on myself, both professionally and personally.

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