Two Unique Brothers (A "Talkative Nonverbal" and his Brother with Treacher Collins)
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2018
- Andy is Deaf and diagnosed with Goldenhar syndrome. His brother Jaimeson, who was born with Treacher Collins, is Andy's interpreter and best friend.
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I feel that his brother is a great interpreter for him. His brother really nails the vocal inflections and patterns that he’d probably have himself (judging by his facial expressions) if he could orally talk.
Nailed it!
It comes with their bond.
It's really intersting to watch people so close communicating this way it gives the signs so much depth I wasn't aware of.
I think he is also used to how his brother translates, and knows how to sign to inflect with intention.
It's like his brother can pull the personality out of him and put it into the interpretation. It's pretty amazing, even though you only see him sign and his brother speak, you feel like the dialogue was coming out of him instead.
As an interpreter myself, I am seriously impressed by the brother's interpreting skills. He words his brother's thoughts so eloquently in English. That's no small feat!
They are both very intelligent and seem like great company. Plus, Andys brother is quite handsome. Hope they are doing well.
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The only thing bigger than Andy's hair is his personality! Both brothers have amazing personalities and seem like really fun people to know and love
Right? He's got a giant personality, and his smile is contagious!
He and his brother are going to do big things. I hope we'll get an update on them.
@@coriknight9073 I'd love it if they had their own RUclips channel!
This guy does have one of the most majestic afros I have ever seen.
@@Bazziebanaan That's a really nice afro.
@@Wonderhussy hey! Small world.
These guys are so emotionally mature. You could really see it in his eyes when he said to love yourself. We need more people like this.
then be a person like this. dont tell other people to act like a helpful human being when YOU can be one.
There are smarter than alot of people I know in seeing life as an opportunity, be grateful for what you are and gave
Exactly what I said plus they have a heart of gold 💛 God Bless them both 🙏🏻✝️
His hair is amazing. It's why i clicked on this video to know more about him
BAHAHAHA yeah same
Halo effect..........
Same
His hair is awesome! They both look like very cool guys!
@@Ephemeral2023 i was thinking the same xD
The interpreter is top notch.. It feels like the guy is actually speaking with him through telepathy
It helps that the interpreter is his brother 😊
I agree 100000%
I like how his brother waits for him to finish signing before interpreting even when you can tell he knows what he's going to say next. That's respect.
I love his afro, his confidence, his sense of humor. Beautiful soul!
Don’t think I have ever seen a more perfect Fro
This guys hair is amazing seriously the symmetry is astounding right on man 😎
I must say there is a point here. I like the hair too. I have to pay attention to other Fro. Haven’t seen that many.
You're right. It is flawless.
Uh yeah. It’s fantastic
I like his hair and his sense of humor.
They both have an awesome sense of style. Digging Jameson’s shirt. I apologize for butchering his name!
"The interpreter is just my voice." Such a strong and accurate statement for the deaf and mute communities.
This is something that I haven't ever really thought about. I don't really know anyone who is hard of hearing, and I'm definitely naive when it comes to deaf culture/communities - but this is clearly a very important thing to learn. I see how disrespectful that must feel, and could make you feel more invisible.
These guys are so genuine, and just like a lot of the videos on this channel, always make me aware of things that I take for granted without even thinking about it.
I suppose I’m uneducated when it comes to the deaf community, so knowing that the interpreter is just his voice and to make eye contact with hims I think that’s valuable information that’ll I’ll never forget and I hope I get to use it one day in real life:)
The mind processes information so much quicker than the voice can speak. Using a keyboard with 10 digits is much faster to communicate information than say a phone using 2 digits and so on. The voice is just the interface to connect with someone’s mind. You can see Afro man’s mind is processing information at a very fast rate he is very intelligent.
He may be non verbal, but he is very communicative. Both have great personalities and are inspirational.
Made me smile :) when I needed to.
I am never struck emotionally by RUclips videos even when the comments are flooded with people saying they're in tears or moved etc... but something about these two men and their message is effecting me to my core. Everyone needs to hear this.
I completely agree with you. They are extremely intelligent and kind souls.
because they are beautiful, loving and of great value to the world
"The most important thing with communication is patience." That is a true statement whether a person is hearing or not.
Agreed. I think it says a lot about modern society that a deaf person understands true communication and does it better than so many hearing people do. Because the key is to listen, not just hear, and it's easier for anyone to listen by being quiet. Even reading something online can be loud, in a sense.
"Even though I'm 5ft1, I am still easy to see." Wow. That is so profound. He comes across as highly intelligent, you can see it in his eyes and with how articulate he is. I love his playful smile, it made me smile as well.
His brother has been with him throughout his journey and it shows. You can feel his emotion as his interprets.
I have a lot of respect for them both. ❤️
Yes, lovely. :)
The way his brother translates for him is beautiful. He speaks with feeling and makes the words his in a way that is gorgeous to see in brothers. Much happiness and life to these two.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I went to elementary school with Andy and he was my friend and one of the nicest and most funniest people Ive met.
"It's okay to accept who you are. Because it is the most powerful feeling in the world... To slowly but surely learn to love yourself." What a statement. And what a channel it is.Thank you for this great work.
What amazing young men! Intelligent, articulate, thoughtful, kind. Thank you!
Amazing! Such an inspiration!
To know this, and embrace it can be a lifetime's work if your childhood was not loving.
Kudos to the parents who raised these remarkable, kind and bright young men.
Because they possess self-confidence, they are immediately seen as thoughtful and likeable. Their disability disappears within moments of meeting them, and I am glad to have "met" them!❤️❤️
And that god never makes mistakes 😇
Right! And so true. I love that quote
I've hated myself deeply for a long time, and Andy's message of self love really hit me when I watched this. This perspective is one I will try to embrace and I am grateful to have heard what Andy had to say.
You’ve got to love yourself before you can expect others to. So important
Dude me as well. When he said loving your self is the most powerful feeling in world it seriously hit me. It's truly amazing
As you get to recognise the love within you, and start to love yourself, then you begin to attract others who love themselves too. Then you get to share the love. Such is the beautiful effect regarding the law of attraction. ❤️
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Yeshua loves and i want to love like him. Yeshua/ Jesus. :)
Andy said some really profound things that really hit me to a core even as a non-disabled person. Thank you for your insight and your knowledge Andy.
"It is the most powerful feeling to slowly but surely learn to love yourself." There is wisdom in that.
These two need to be motivational speakers often!
I agree
I was thinking TED talk for sure.
I feel like Andy could be a wonderful motivational speaker, help inform people; when he mentions 'not wanting to make someone feel ashamed for how they ask a question that came off rudely', my heart skipped a leap. How considerate, how articulate, how intelligent...Definitely a good role model for sympathetic thought. Thanks for sharing this, as well as all the other videos.
It's kind of funny because people advocating for others often do make a goal out of shaming someone for their ignorance, whereas every person I've met advocating for themselves just wants to be understood and respected like everyone else.
"If you love yourself, you will find yourself"
Whew this Blessed me right here! Andy! Please right a book to inspire other. There are sooo many people who are hopeless, dealing with so many mental issues or insecurities bases off off society is telling them who they are until they forget that their true identity is within themselves! They just have to take the time to spend time with themselves!
You guys are amazing!
I was just thinking he would be a great author! He's really good at communicating his thoughts and he's super smart
This was a cool interview. Really makes me want to learn sign language so I could hold conversations with people who can't speak verbally, I hope Andy does big things I really loved his personality.
Andy is so thoughtful and funny. I also like that Jamieson clarifies that he is not a professional interpreter, but that he can interpret in more informal social situations because he knows Andy really well. You can hear him pause and fumble occasionally, but you can tell that he is doing all he can to make sure that his brother is understood. That kind of sibling bond can be so powerful and so special, and I'm glad that they have each other and work together so well.
These guys are amazing young men -- smart, very articulate, and amazing perspectives. I see leadership in their futures.
Agree. They seem like amazing guys to me !
Leadership?
@@curtisclaire4341 yep, fully capable to be leaders in any kind of field they want to develop at. Sure they have a lot to say and show to the world :)
@@Veskymusic And the the speed and advancement of AI and the integration into humans (eg neurallink) I think in their lifetime he will be able to use his own voice.
@@Veskymusic lmao
He is so articulate and his brother is such a fantastic interpreter. My initial thought was “wow… imagine having two kids with disabilities” but after watching this, you can see how perfectly they fit into each other’s lives. It’s almost like it was destined or done with purpose.
Literally the first 1:19 of this video was one of the best things I have ever heard. To the guy with the nice hair... you have no idea how many lessons you just taught me. You guys are both awesome. Goldenheart!
Yes, indeed goldenheart
Man, he may have great hair but he also has beautiful hands.
True 👍
..... you have a severe cérébral pathology ... because just her heart is beautiful... just ❤❤❤❤❤
Yes
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and eyes
Andy is so funny. I love his personality, and Jaimeson is soo cute!
What fabulous people… born philosophers with fantastic personalities. I’d love to meet and hang out with the Brothers.
Me too!!!!
I'm honoured to be their friend!
OMG…that was my first thought…Wow that’s some head of hair 😊two incredibly brave intelligent young men. 😊💕I hope these guys are doing well and living their best lives.
These two intelligent young men are proof that their disabilities do not deter them from living their lives as full and complete as possible. I would be honoured and grateful to spend some time in their company. God bless you both!
It was so heartbreaking to hear Andy say his biggest fear is being trapped inside himself, because he’d experienced it before. I can’t imagine not being able to speak, people sneering down their noses at me for my differences, or being thought of as less competent. How humiliating and degrading that must be. Thank goodness the disabled are always so humble and forgiving, that they want to educate others so the perspective changes about disability. These two guys are really inspirational!
I would like to hear more from Jaimeson, he seems so kind and selfless
This is prob my favourite of all the SBSK vids I've seen so far and I'll need to rewatch. Both brothers are great people and fantastic role models. Much of what Andy said here, needs to be written out and placed on my wall !!!
Agreed that this is also my favorite interview. I would like to see more of both these young men.
The world DESPERATELY needs souls with this love and spirit more than ever now. These guys are beautiful and inspiring.
i've never really spoken to anyone who was deaf or had hearing problems. knowing that i shouldn't address the interpreter isnt something i've ever thought about. thank you for sharing and teaching everyone!!! your afro is fabulous andy! thank you for translating for us too jaimeson!
Oh is really easy, he can't speak but the majority of deaf people learn when they are young to read lips and to talk, sometimes not that well but you can ask them to repeat, clarify or write it down, I have never encountered someone who got ofended because of it.
I was on a kind of pilot plan in highschool were they were mixing deaf people with the rest of the stundets, it was long time ago and they were on specials schools back then.
They were on the begining in a group by them selfs at first but we mingle on tje yard, I remember we were kind of drwon to them because of curiosity and end up talking to them evey time we could in rounds with more and more people every time.
It worked really great, the next year we had mixed groups, everything worked smooth and prepare deaf people and the rest of us to go to the university and the teachers to give better lectures for them.
The teachers were happy once they catch it, deaf people has the possibility to enter university better prepared and we got good friends and a life lection ( and a lot of bad words in signs languaje, we were teenagers after all).
The same is true when someone is using an interpreter from the language they're most comfortable in to your language.
My boyfriend is deaf in one ear because of some structural issues so the thing I learned to do so he could hear me was always be on his left side (unless he's driving in which I will not be hanging onto the door to be on his left side, lol) and that makes it easier for him to hear me. Now whether he wants to listen is a whole other ball game.
@@Rinascimento49 you are still don’t know how spells it was ASL “america again language” duh!
@@josevaldezkamenridergeek What I meant was that if you are trying to speak to another person using an interpreter, you should always address the person you're speaking to, not the interpreter, no matter the languages involved.
These guys are so amazing, extremely smart, articulate and wise!! They are doing amazing things and I hope that through their video many opportunities will present themselves! I would love to hang out with them!
I've been in a bad place mentally the past few weeks and that final speech really helped me. Thank you!! 😭😭
7:39 This shaking of the head, like „gee, I have no idea what to answer“, is just so hilarious! You are an amazing person!
Despite his inability to verbally communicate, Andy is an amazing, inspirational, natural public speaker! I was so inspired listening to everything he had to say. The bond that he and his brother have is so special and I feel that they can go far some day and everybody should hear their uplifting message.
Awesome guys and awesome fro! He rocks it well.
If this doesn't prove that personality is more important than physical attributes, then nothing does. These guys are great!
What a very smart and articulate young man. He has beautiful eyes and glorious hair! His brother is so kind, gentle, patient and smart as well! Everyone has special gifts and special disadvantages and I think these two know that, they are so cool!
I’m loving the fro , he has style and good taste. I hope these brothers go far and stay motivated.
God bless 💛
And your God created this?
@@matimus100 what
No breonka
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I remember a boy at my school who had a similar disability. He was around the halls when i went to see my reading tutor. I haven't seen that boy since maybe 1st grade but these boys helped me bring back some memories. My memory isnt the best and i cant remember a lot of my childhood so i love when people unwillingly help me out a bit. They are sweet boys with a lot of heart!
Out of all of the interviews I've seen from this channel, this one is truly my favorite. I rewatch it every once in a while when I need a reminder that I shouldn't be afraid to be me. Andy really said it well. If you love yourself, you will find yourself, no matter the barriers in life.
I feel kind of like I'd like to have heard more from Jaimeson. He was kind of just the interpreter. I didn't really get to hear too much from him except to hear what he said about what he thinks about his brother. I wish we could ask questions of people rather than just Chris.
Yeah, I wish we got to know more about him as well.
OMgosh, I find these two dudes a butt load more interesting than some of the losers I encounter on a daily basis. Y’all wanna hang?!!!💕
Agreed. I hope Chris will do an interview of Jamieson as well.
He's so busy interpreting , he doesn't get his story out much I assume.
I imagine that if Jaimeson wanted to talk more about himself, he would have. His brother is definitely the most outgoing ot the two. It would be nice for there to be an interview focusing on him but that's only if he wants to.
These are the coolest cats in town 🐈
woof
My cats the coolest cat in town. He thinks he is anyway
@@thiesenf moo
Andy's message of self love made me cry. He's an amazing human being. His brother is just as amazing as well and loving! These guys must have very kind parents, their kindness and fun personalities shine through! ♡
still one of my fav videos I come back to years later. beautiful energy and love I feel each time
A good reminder that someone who faces obstacles isn’t defined by them. Plus they both seem like a really cool hang
Indeed life experiences and conditions don't define who we are. Well said, we easily forget it.
for some reason i just really really really liked the guy with the unique hair, and im so happy he eventually let it grow, it was actually the first thing i noticed on him, i just think hes a really strong and cool person, and his brother is just so polite and supportive. both so likable in their own way!
Wow, that's crazy. You gotta be the only person who noticed his hair first.
@@remmilayne6153 How is another person's vision and how they see the world "crazy"? His afro is a large portion of his head. I've seen a lot of trachs before and I noticed the fro first myself. No biggie.
@@remmilayne6153 nope
@@dana102083 someone doesn't understand sarcasm
These two guys are awesome! Both intelligent and seem to be a lot of fun to be around. And, can we just take a moment to appreciate this AMAZING afro!
It is incredible the message that each of the people interviewed in this program gives us.
Man andy has such a good sense of humor and pure demeanor. He's just a good good dude
The comments are back and I remembered this video... lots of attitude and dignity in it. Thanks!
Would love to see an update on these two! Wondering if Andy's hair only gotten bigger and cooler over the past 3 years
What a wonderful relationship these two guys have. And seeing Andy be so open and descriptive about the love between them... Wow. If only all families were this emotionally open.
Andy's the best friend we all need. He's amazing and I love his outlook on life and self acceptance. I wish I knew them both irl.🖤
Agreed! I was thinking same -- he's that kind of personality we all need to have in our lives. Upfront, healthily confident, sensible, thoughtful, encouraging, funny... 👍🏽
Ditto
Me too!
They’re so freaking adorable. Their bond makes me want to sob because it’s so precious.
Andy is a captivating elucidator.
Sign language is so beautiful. It really is like art... to see what these gestures means is like seeing metaphor unfolding.
They need their own channel! I'd love to know more about these guys or even a story time every once in a while!
So many emotions, so much I want to say...yet I’m speechless. I’m a 55 y/o mother of two, g-mother of three, who thinks she knows Life... this two kids disarmed me...
What an attitude I hope their friends see how privileged they are. YHWH bless them and their family.
The bond between these brothers is just amazing. What brilliant people they both are x
That last quote.. wow. Didn't expect to feel so moved by this. Really inspired.
came for the hair - it's amazing. also, the one wish answer was so deeply humbling. the wish isn't to change anything about himself, as i would be inclined to answer with, but to ask the world for more patience. incredibly generous people.
More than smart , enlightened , and should do TED talks to shine their light.
I love a good brother story.
Brother is everything in life it's more important than yourself.
these guys are awesome! they seem really fun to hang out with, and their bond is just so lovely-- it's almost like the communicate telepathically, with how quick and verbose jaimeson's interpreting is. like, that is legit incredible
and yes, andy has some incredibly cool hair. it's so perfectly circular! you can tell he takes really good care to keep it so nice
That hair! Marvelous! Jamieson, I hope you'll tell your story on here someday, too.
I think that when you are interviewing someone who communicates by sign languages, the video should always show his hands fully. Not only so other people who only understand sign language can see it, but it feels also like respecting the way that he communicates :)
Great video, btw!
Agreed 👍
Stop talking. Nobody cares that you can talk with your hands 👎
@@geniocristo5297stop talking, no one cares that you think it isn't important (:
@@geniocristo5297 why don't you stop talking? Sometimes it's easier to communicate non verbally.
@@geniocristo5297 stop being rude and trolling. There’s no reason to be rude.
Your bond is beautiful. May you both have everything that you hope for.
Their eyes, such light in them. I want to meet more people like them, people that can accept themselves for who they are. Are very rare, and it's something that I am still struggling to work with, so to see people that are also working hard to be the best people they can be is really special to me
It's easy to forget these two have any physical differences, they are both so intelligent, well grounded and even funny.
Amazing!!!
Andy, now that the comments are back on, I want to say that your interview was one that I have watched multiple times. When Chris asked everyone to make comments on videos that impacted us…your video was the one I searched for. I love that your brother is interpreting for you. Andy, you are so incredibly articulate. I love the message that you are sharing.
Ditto! Would love to have these two as friends. Beautiful message. Fun guys.
@@sonofhibbs4425 Exactly!
Beautiful ❤️. God bless those two.
Jamieson should interpret for all Andy's speaking engagements, he's wonderful. Perfectly matched through closeness and familiarity, who could possibly do it better.
I love that Andy started talking about their futures and what he and his brother will do/be. Loved that part!
He should make a RUclips channel so he can show more of his amazing personality and talents ♥️
I agree I would subscribe to him
He already has it. Just type Andy Signs and the link to it will appear.
The actual name of it is Anderson Pleasants.
When he laughs while saying "not funny" shows he's 100% there, he just doesn't have the neural pathways. I would love to meet these nice gentlemen. He is so brutally honest about what he is dealing with.
Estuve sonriendo durante toda la entrevista, realmente ambos, Andy y Jaimeson son personas sumamente inteligentes y amorosas, ¡Solamente vean el bello mensaje de autosuperación y amor a la vida que dan! Me han hecho comprender muchas cosas que realmente nunca me planteé porque no convivo con personas sordas o mudas.
Gracias por su bello mensaje y espero que ambos puedan llevar su voz tan lejos como quieran, porque el poder de hacerlo ya lo tienen.
I first heard about Andy a bit before this video when he was signing songs at a Twenty One Pilots concert! I was so happy to find this video to learn more about he and his brother’s story :)
Andy, you're so smart, wise, and funny! You've just inspired me on my own journey to self-acceptance. And love your hairstyle. Jaimeson, you are an excellent interpreter. Obviously I only know you guys through this one video, but what's going through my head watching this is - these guys seem so interesting and awesome, it would be amazing to hang out and talk about life. You both look like someone to have super deep conversations with and at the same time laugh your butt off with. So glad I got to watch this video and sending a hi from Czechia!
"Idk how she knows what a Blue Jay tongue looks like but imma take her word for it" haha What a cool personality through all the struggle of misunderstanding and pain he still able to let the greatness shine through. God bless the both of em.
Wow!! That was awesome!! Andy has a lot of important things to say. I know this video was a few years ago but I pray he gets the chances he longs for. He clearly has a lot to offer the world as does his brother! 💙
Ребята, дай Бог вам здоровья и всегда сохранять чувство юмора. Привет из России!!!
"If you love yourself, you will find yourself." - Andy
I love this so much, thank you!
Wow. I was tearing up when he was explaining how he lived his life for 10 years feeling trapped. That must have been so painful and sad. Im glad life is better for him now. He has a great outgoing personality, i felt so connected with him even though he wasnt using his voice. Having listened to how intelligent this man is, i for one would definitely value his input. I believe God Almighty has blessed him and has guided him to grow. Lots of love to you and your sweet brother that's interpretting. He also seems so lovely and is so sweet and caring. May God Almighty makes you two happy and give you what you're after. Beautiful people 💛
Heck yeah he is rocking that hair! These are 2 great guys! Thank you for introducing us to these amazing brothers!😃🙏
I laughed when he's like "Even though I'm 5'1, I'm still easy to see especially with the hair." XD .. A good lesson of consideration he explained to us here.
"love yourself, because In the end, you are what you have. you can't separate what's inside and what's outside, because both will forever be a part of your life.
if you love yourself, you will find yourself."
That hit me like a bullet to the heart. I sincerely needed those words in my life. 💔
Jaimeson looks adorable to me! ❤
He is cute! ❤
Such a cutie!!!! ❤❤❤
These guys are both amazing. Knowledgeable beyond their years. Too bad more people do not share the same philosophy regarding humanity.
Jamison is so handsome and his glasses look great on him!
I love his manner of speech and voice timber
Amazing young men. Too bad everyone isn't as lovely as they are. 💖
Thank all three of you .I really appreciate what you dudes are doing SB SK IS SUCH A GOOD THING FOR US ALL .THANKS AGAIN GUYS
Such beautiful, genuine, and humorous guys!