Here is a clip of American athlete, teacher, comedian, and inspiring speaker Jeanne Robertson. This anecdote is from her “Looking for Humor” DVD, where she shares her encounters with sign language with the audience.

According to her, mastering sign language has been the most challenging endeavor she has ever undertaken. And she probably isn’t the only one who feels that way; learning a new language, any language, can be hard.

As Jeanne spoke, she also used sign language, indicating that she eventually learned to communicate in this way. She discusses the difference between learning signs and using them regularly for someone who is hearing-impaired.