I guess not being able to hear just made me adventurous and daring. And in most cases, that didn't make my parents very happy with me.
Marlee MatlinI grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and in spite of what most people might have expected from a young girl growing up deaf, life for me was like one long episode of The Brady Bunch. Despite whatever barriers were in my way, I imagined myself as Marcia Brady skating down the street saying “hi” to everyone, whether they knew me or not.
Marlee MatlinI got a good handshake. A lot of executives tell me I have the best handshake in Hollywood.
Marlee MatlinI 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.
Marlee Matlin