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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.
Marlee Matlin
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Marlee Matlin
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: August 24
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Marlee Beth Matlin
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