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When I was young I knew I was deaf. I couldn't accept it.

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

I must confess that I lead a miserable life. For almost two years, I have ceased to attend any social functions, just because I find it impossible to say to people, 'I am deaf.' If I had any other profession, I might be able to cope with my infirmity; but in my profession, it is a terrible handicap.

I actually think the deafness makes you see clearer. If you can't hear, you somehow see.

I am fourth-generation deaf, which means everyone in my immediate family is deaf. So I grew up always having 100 percent accessibility to language and communication, which was wonderful and something so many deaf people don't have.

But as far as my work is concerned, I see no impediment, and various advantages, to being deaf.

I know deaf people. I have discussed the issues with them I've also thought about them a lot so I have some insights that go a little further than people who haven't had contact with the deaf community.

Own your identity. Love who you are in the world. Love your deafness.