I've been around since I was 19, I won the Oscar when I was 21, I've had a couple of TV series. I've continued to work despite the predictions of some naysayers.

Living modestly in a suburban neighborhood while trying to support four children through private school is not extravagant or living large.

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

I hope I inspire people who hear. Hearing people have the ability to remove barriers that prevent deaf people from achieving their dreams.

Deaf people can do anything, except hear.

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.

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