Deaf People Can Do Anything, Except Hear.

Living Modestly In A Suburban Neighborhood While Trying To Support Four Children Through Private School Is Not Extravagant Or Living Large.

I'm Different, And My Manner Invites Questions. I'm Never Afraid To Answer.

I Learned To Speak First, And Then To Sign. I Have Never Really Known What It Was Like To Hear, So I Cant Compare Hearing Aids To Normal Hearing.

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.

I've Always Wanted To Write A Book Relating My Experiences Growing Up As A Deaf Child In Chicago. Contrary To What People Might Think, It Wasn't All About Hearing Aids And Speech Classes Or Frustrations.