“What impresses me the most about 'Sound of Metal' is how it's such an ...” — Lauren Ridloff Quote

“What impresses me the most about 'Sound of Metal' is how it's such an authentic piece of writing done by a bunch of hearing people.”

“I know what deaf fans want is more stories that are authentic.”

“I have reclaimed my body in its entirety, specifically my voice. I still don't see myself using my voice for everyday conversations; but, for a long time, I felt that my voice had no place in my life.”

“That's why collaborating with Vuori is so exciting. It's a chance to create something innovative, performance-driven, and authentic, with no compromises.”

“I had a corporate job and wore a suit to work every day, and I just kind of felt like I wasn't living my authentic self or doing what I was passionate about.”

“Dictatorship and authentic literature are incompatible... The writer is the natural enemy of dictatorship.”