I'm not really deaf; I just faked it to win the Oscar KIDDING.

I am grateful for each and every food bank that helps families in need. Now, more than ever, hunger is a crisis in America, and yet it is not spoken enough and people have yet to give enough to help those in need. Local food banks help fill this need but they need our help, our support, and most importantly, our dollars. No one should ever go hungry.

I'm different, and my manner invites questions. I'm never afraid to answer.

I'm not broke. Like everybody else, I owe money.

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

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.

Deaf people can do anything, except hear.