When James Martin was born, doctors told his parents that he might never speak. However, he did not only learn to speak, but 31 years later, on his birthday, he walked on Hollywood’s biggest stage to collect his Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film, An Irish Goodbye. James became the first actor with Down syndrome to win an Academy Award. And, as icing on the cake, the entire audience sang “Happy Birthday” to him.
James Martin never let his condition hold him back.
James Martin’s father, Ivan Martin, is very proud of his son and revealed that he does everything with great gusto, and he’s very glad that his efforts have paid off.
“He has spent his life pushing the envelope. People are very good at saying, ’You can’t do this, and you can’t do that’… He’s done it, and he does it consistently,” he said.
Martin is the first person with Down syndrome to win not just a BAFTA but an Oscar too, and he’s very proud of himself. “It doesn’t matter if you have Down syndrome, as long as you’re doing what you do. I do what I can to be funny,” he said.
His girlfriend also supports him and says the win was a magical moment. “It shows to everyone that it’s changing your mindset on how people with disabilities can achieve as much as everyone else can,” she declared.
For the past 10 years, Martin has been working at Starbucks.
His co-workers and manager at Starbucks are very proud of Martin and his acting success, and to support him, good-luck posters were placed in the coffee chain’s city stores.
However, Martin’s dad revealed that despite the fame, he doesn’t see his son quitting his job as a barista anytime soon.
Martin caught the acting bug after he joined the Belfast-based Babosh theatre company for children with learning disabilities.
There, Martin did all types of shows, and he enjoyed every moment spent there. This was a stepping stone for him, as he later managed to land the lead role in Ups and Downs, starring alongside actress Susan Lynch.
Martin then went on to land a role in the series, Marcella, but his role in An Irish Goodbye, which won him both a BAFTA and an Oscar, is his most high-profile role to date.
Preview photo credit MICHAEL TRAN/AFP/East News, An Irish Goodbye / First Flights and co-producers
Never use a mobile phone that is charging. This Is Why!
We all adore our smartphones because they greatly simplify our lives. But there are certain crucial safety guidelines you need to remember. Never use your phone while it is charging is an important piece of advice. It can also be extremely dangerous to cover your gadget with your body, clothes, or mattress while it’s charging.
This is due of the potential for your phone to catch fire.
For instance, a young Indian boy’s phone burst, causing severe injuries to his hand in an unfortunate occurrence. The explosion is thought to have been brought on by elevated radiation as a result of a low battery.
A common misconception is that when a phone’s battery is low, it releases more radiation. However, the weak signal—rather than the low battery—is the true problem.
This implies that your phone works harder and emits more radiation when the signal is weak. As a result, it’s advisable to stay away from using your smartphone in locations with low service, such as elevators and isolated regions.
The small child in this instance was utilizing an unlicensed, unofficial Chinese charger.
When using these fake charges, you run the risk of explosions and even harm.
Because of these concerns, even well-known firms like Samsung recommend against using unlicensed phone chargers.
Thus keep in mind that low batteries do not cause phone explosions. When charging your phone, stay safe by using only chargers that have been approved by the authorities and stay away from locations with spotty reception.
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