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

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.

Deaf people can do anything, except hear.

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.

I have a great husband, great parents and in-laws, and I have help with a nanny. It's not easy, but there are others who do it every day and don't have a high-profile job as I do.

It was ability that mattered, not disability, which is a word I'm not crazy about using.

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

I have made the choices that work best for me. I know I cannot please everyone, and that's fine.

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

Silence is the last thing the world will ever hear from me.

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.

I have no place in my life for someone who is sure he can do everything.

Step to this and get shanked up I knocked out so many teeth the tooth fairy went bankrupt

How stagnant and tepid the whole British political scene is now is just beyond belief.

Why are we putting people who are already in a vulnerable position through this dreadful, appalling stress?

To do your own work well, whether it be for life or death.

You can't flip-flop and be commander-in-chief.

Injuries, burns, and bruises will heal. But victory lasts forever.

Well you know you’re really dedicated to something when you lie about being hurt so no one will make you stop

You can pretty much do it with anything. You can tell your life story with all the jeans you've worn, or every pair of shoes you've owned.

To be the England manager you must win every game, not do anything in your private life and hopefully not earn too much money!