"I began acting on stage when I was 7 years old. My first role was as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz' a..." — Marlee Matlin

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.

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

I find the mantle of, she works hard for the money, or, she's overcome so many obstacles a bit overused.

How many deaf people do you know in real life? Unless they live in a cave, or are 14, which seems to be true for most people in this business, what could I possibly tell them that they don't already know?