If I were offered a cochlear implant today, I would prefer not to have one. But that's not a statement about hearing aids or cochlear implants. It's about who you are.

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

I live my life like everyone else; everyone has their own obstacles. Mine is deafness.

The hearing aids are very helpful for speech reading. Without the hearing aids, my voice becomes very loud, and I cannot control the quality of my voice.

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

Differences are scarier now. The dollar isn't so guaranteed if you don't follow what they see as the norm. But I don't moan about it. I just keep working.

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