My parents instilled in me a sense of self that I was more than just a diagnosis or a condition. Zach Anner Read Quote
For me, cerebral palsy wasn’t the biggest deal, because I always had it. You know, you always work with what you got. Zach Anner Read Quote
Over the years, I learned that in my career, unlike in life, sometimes my wheelchair is its own automatic door opener. I was able to win the OWN competition by applying one simple principle: be funny, and admit you suck before anyone else can call you out on it. In other words, make the narrative of your failure a comedy. Zach Anner Read Quote
My grandma was a church organist for 40 years, and she got me into jazz music and great songwriters, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin, all those folks. I can’t do it, but I have a profound respect for it. Zach Anner Read Quote
I’ve been a comedian, hosted travel shows, explored world religions, started improv troupes, given keynote speeches at conferences around the country, and had a milk shake named after me called the Handicappuccino. Zach Anner Read Quote
My childhood was great because my family has an amazing sense of humor, and it was just all making videos and jokes and doing skits and things. Zach Anner Read Quote
Even when something sad or tragic happens, I find a way to look at it in a positive light. People who don’t have a sense of humor must be so sad all the time. Zach Anner Read Quote
