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“During a visit to California, when a friend of my grandmother's told my parents that I must be deaf because I was not responding to sounds, my father was absolutely convinced that I was simply being stubborn.”

Quote by Marlee Matlin

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Marlee Matlin is an accomplished American actress, best known for her role as Emily Pearson in the television series 'Glee.' She won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance. Matlin is also an active speaker and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. more

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