To those of you that suffer from some form of hearing loss, take comfort in the fact that many, many great people have succeeded in monumental ways without normal hearing, or any hearing for that matter.

CNN: KISS' Paul Stanley: I'm deaf in one ear

It is also worth remembering that gesture is still a crucial part of human language, even for those with normal hearing.

ECONOMIST: Evidence that the first words were movements, not sounds

She told the hearing it was normal practice to pick people for the job based on their cover letter and CV without an interview.

BBC: Jersey doctor who operated unsupervised not interviewed