At the end of the day, it's about the best interests of the children.

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

When you're up for an award at the Oscars, try as you might, it's hard to concentrate on the show.

I find the mantle of, she works hard for the money, or, she's overcome so many obstacles a bit overused.

It was ability that mattered, not disability, which is a word I'm not crazy about using.

I'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.

Everybody's got a job to do, and I do mine as best I can.