Top 53 Quotes & Sayings by Nyle DiMarco

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American actor Nyle DiMarco.

Last updated on April 14, 2025.

Nyle DiMarco is an American model, actor, and deaf activist. In 2015, DiMarco was the winner of The CW's reality television series America's Next Top Model in season 22, becoming the second male winner and the first deaf winner. In the following year, he and professional dance partner Peta Murgatroyd were the winners of the ABC televised dance competition Dancing with the Stars in season 22.

American - Actor | Born: May 8, 1989

Source: Wikipedia

I think the biggest misconception is that people think deaf people are not able to do things.

Nyle DiMarco

I started to realize that there are a lot of people who are unaware of deaf culture, and I've been given a great platform to reframe the deaf community.

Nyle DiMarco

Since I knew my deaf identity since birth, it wasn't hard for me to be comfortable, confident, and independent in a hearing world.

Nyle DiMarco

When I signed up for 'Dancing with the Stars,' I was nervous. If I threw everything off, there are 10-15 million people watching, and that would be a negative viewpoint of deaf people, and I didn't want that.

Nyle DiMarco

I had to live with the models in one big house for two months, 24 hours a day. Only a few of them actually learned how to sign... I couldn't really communicate with anybody, and I felt isolated.

Nyle DiMarco

I would love to work with Mario Testino. I respect all the work he has done and is doing.

Nyle DiMarco

In middle school, I had the best math teacher I've ever had, and he was deaf... and I felt inspired by him. I knew from then on that I wanted to be a math teacher.

Nyle DiMarco

I am the fourth generation of being deaf.

Nyle DiMarco

I love it when I surprise photographers that, despite the fact that I am deaf, I am capable of meeting their vision. I love it that I can read their body language and know what they do not like and what they do like.

Nyle DiMarco

I love to cook breakfast. I am a morning person.

Nyle DiMarco

It's one of the reasons I want to do 'Dancing with the Stars': it's a platform to educate.

Nyle DiMarco

I want to use my celebrity for good.

Nyle DiMarco

I'm ready to take the world by storm and have them look at me and say, 'Deaf people can dance.'

Nyle DiMarco

I have my own foundation, Nyle DiMarco Foundation, and it focuses on bettering deaf youths' lives.

Nyle DiMarco

I am truly humbled. Not only that I am going to be known as the final Top Model but as a final Top Model who is deaf! And that is an amazing tagline. This proves that deaf people can do anything and everything.

Nyle DiMarco

If I'd been born into a hearing family and went to a public school, I would have probably felt much more isolated, and being deaf would have become my identity.

Nyle DiMarco

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

Nyle DiMarco

I never danced growing up.

Nyle DiMarco

I do not like fancy or chain restaurants. I live for local spots.

Nyle DiMarco

I think we really do need deaf people out there writing their own shows.

Nyle DiMarco

I think being deaf gave me an increased sense of sight.

Nyle DiMarco

My message to my deaf community is that we can redefine anything however we want. Anything is re-definable only if we believe and work hard for it.

Nyle DiMarco

Right before 'ANTM,' I was offered a recurring role for the TV show 'Switched at Birth.' I had to pick one because both of the shows were happening at the same time. I couldn't choose, though, so decided to let my dog Foxy decide. She picked 'ANTM!'

Nyle DiMarco

I'm fortunate to be a part of the 'ANTM' family.

Nyle DiMarco

A relationship isn't a priority of mine but, you know, I'm hoping soon enough.

Nyle DiMarco

I feel like I can see the music and can see how the character of the music actually flows. For me, that's music to my eyes.

Nyle DiMarco

American Sign Language requires a lot of facial and body expression.

Nyle DiMarco

We have our own culture, our own community. A lot of people don't realize that. They just assume that deaf people are very unfortunate, very disabled, but no.

Nyle DiMarco

I grew up with deaf teachers, and I thought all deaf children should have exposure to deaf educators.

Nyle DiMarco

Seriously, I don't find not being able to hear an obstacle or a boundary. For me, and for many of us, it is an advantage, and it's a part of my identity, in fact. It's a huge part of who I am.

Nyle DiMarco

My mom did a great job because ever since I was born, she would put me into any type of sporting activity with hearing teams.

Nyle DiMarco

I love working with photographers.

Nyle DiMarco

Right after college, I was trying to figure out what to do. Teach? Act? Model? Do PR for the deaf community? And now I'm doing all I dreamed of and more.

Nyle DiMarco

My passion, personally, is being my true self while inspiring young people who are struggling with their identities to love themselves for who they are.

Nyle DiMarco

I feel the need to reframe our community positively and better deaf youth's lives, and with the 'DWTS' platform, I can - but it's not enough until I win.

Nyle DiMarco

I'm really excited to educate the world about what deaf people can do.

Nyle DiMarco

We have over 25 deaf individuals in my family.

Nyle DiMarco

I got my mathematics degree because I wanted to teach deaf children math.

Nyle DiMarco

Often in the past, when we have had a deaf person in the spotlight, we have been portrayed badly. It was up to me to change that.

Nyle DiMarco

As a sexually fluid deaf man, I know that embracing all our identities is the way to thrive and to overcome the limitations and prejudices that surround us.

Nyle DiMarco

I am a visual person, given that I am deaf.

Nyle DiMarco

Growing up, I was always involved in the deaf community.

Nyle DiMarco

I'm fortunate to have blue eyes!

Nyle DiMarco

There is research proving that deaf people have increased visual abilities.

Nyle DiMarco