I'm Not Really Deaf; I Just Faked

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 My Father Who Instilled The “never Say No” Attitude I Carry Around With Me Today, And Who Instilled In Me A Sense Of Wonder, Always Taking Us On Adventures In The Car, Never Telling Us The Destination.

When It Comes Down To It, It's About Who You Know, And Who's A Fan. It's About Whether You're The Right Age, Whether You're Hot Or Not, Whether The Studio Is Into You Or Not.

When I Learned To Sign And Speak At The Same Time, The Whole World Opened Up To Me. That's The Beauty Of Encouraging Kids Who Are Deaf To Use Whatever It Takes To Communicate.

When You're Up For An Award At The Oscars, Try As You Might, It's Hard To Concentrate On The Show.