I am writing my second novel for children for Simon and Schuster.

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

Why are people so interested in other people's relationships? It's like stealing.

Deaf people can do anything, except hear.

When I learned to sign and speak at the same time, the whole world opened up to me. That's the beauty of encouraging kids who are deaf to use whatever it takes to communicate.

There are so many people, deaf or otherwise abled, who are so talented but overlooked or not given a chance to even get their foot in the door.

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