"The human body and mind are tremendous forces that are continually amazing scientists and society. Therefore, we have no choice but to keep an open mind as to what the human being can achieve."
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Evelyn Glennie, born on July 19, 1965, in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a renowned percussionist celebrated for her groundbreaking career in music despite profound deafness. By age 12, she had lost nearly all her hearing, yet she transformed her disability into a unique advantage, learning to "hear" through vibrations. A distinguished solo artist, Glennie has collaborated with orchestras worldwide, earning multiple accolades, including a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire title. Her legacy inspires countless individuals, proving that passion and perseverance can overcome any barrier.
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"Music is about communication... it isn't just something that maybe physically sounds good or orally sounds interesting; it's something far, far deeper than that."
Evelyn Glennie"Society cannot continue to disable themselves through their need to categorize people or make assumptions as to another individual's abilities."
Evelyn Glennie
"Before my teen years, I was losing my hearing pretty quickly, and I was getting very, very angry. I was beginning to become an angry person because of that."
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