Denver - Good evening, everybody! I became aware of the stupid controversy surrounding UFC fighter, Matt Hamill and his decision to hire a hearing actor as the lead role in a future film about Hamill’s life. And since I think the whole issue is a non-issue and that the only people making it an issue are those with plenty of issues, this “not Deaf enough film” fuss is simply stupid.

I am not kidding you!

HaHa!

Anyway, I wrote a letter to Matt Hamill:

Dear Matt Hamill ..

I write you today to show support for your decision to make your movie in whatever fashion you choose. You have somehow aligned the stars to achieve the success you have had thus far in your life – the results speak for themselves. Your upcoming film is one reflection of your many abilities.

You are one of my favorite fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) scene and it is not because you are deaf – it is because you have a blue-collar work ethic that I appreciate. It should also be said that your dedication, sacrifice and belief in yourself are by far and away, the most impressive characteristics that I have seen in you as a fighter.

I recently read Sam Sheridan’s book, A Fighter’s Heart, and found his story to be fascinatingly interesting. Like Mr. Sheridan, your travels into the world of MMA are compelling reason enough for me to spend money to learn about your life or your MMA experiences or maybe even about the time you kicked Michael Bisping’s ass and caused him to drop down to a smaller class.

I have been a fan of MMA after first watching Royce Gracie bitch-slap dudes – and I am seriously not kidding you - that outweighed him by 1,500 pounds. Then, Ken Shamrock was my favorite fighter until Tito slapped him into retirement (well .. ya’know?). Today, I have many favorite fighters (Diego Sanchez, Rashad Evans, and Keith Jardine to name a few) such as yourself and it’s because I prefer to watch and support any fighter who actually fights – win or lose.

Whatever your movie is about, Mr. Hamill, I know it will be interesting to watch and money well-spent. In fact, I really wish there were more movies about UFC fighters such as yourself, the sport, and even the history of MMA in general.

And don’t mind those hecklers – every sport has them. There has always been and always will be those deaf hecklers who are forever unhappy with their lives and try to drag others down by forced conformity.

Anyway, the movie is about you – Matt Hamill – and not about anything or anyone else, right? What I mean to say is this: ignore those hecklers.

Good luck, Mr. Hamill - I support you and your decisions regarding your upcoming movie.

Good times! Great vibrations!

Keep on truckin’ ..

:o)

Paotie

Yup. That’s about it.

Ya’know the problem with “Deaf Experts” these days? Everything is about them.

Be good .. or be good at it.

Paotie