Christophe Zajac-Denek hosts and produces “I’m Kind of a Big Deal,” a podcast about little people. As someone who is four feet, 4 inches tall with a rare form of dwarfism, he sees life through a specialized lens. Zajac-Denek has worked as an actor, stuntman, touring rock-and-roll drummer, and TV producer. When he’s not raising awareness about dwarfism on his show, he can be found surfing one of California’s point breaks.
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Published on August 31, 2021
Custom furniture maker and instructor Larissa Huff believes it’s a good time for women in the field. ‘The internet has brought us together in a way that I don’t think anybody’s ever seen,’ she says.
Published on March 30, 2021
Yes, actors of short stature are more visible than ever. But the roles they’re offered are still often cartoonish, if not demeaning and offensive. Change, however, is emerging.
Published on March 30, 2021
Charlie Higdon was born with achondroplasia, a common type of dwarfism. Realizing he stood out from others, Higdon decided to educate children and adults that shorter limbs shouldn’t be a target for hurtful comments.
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