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

Im in my mid-30s, Ive won an Oscar, I have four children. You figure out if my deafness has adversely affected my life.

What parent has it easy? I just never make the difficulty of it an obstacle. I just do it.

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

There is nothing better than being a parent. It is the most challenging job one could ever ask for. I love being a mom and I love being a friend to my children as well.

When I was 13, I told Henry Winkler I wanted to act. He said, Do it and don't let anyone stand in your way. His validation just made it all the more true. I haven't stopped thanking him since.

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