Marlies Hübner – That's how she rolls

When did you last laugh heartily and what about?

Marlies Hübner: I don’t know yet, but as long as they’re is a moment of joy every day everything is good.

What have you always been wanting to do and why have you never done this so far?

Marlies Hübner: I know, for most people it’s an awfully plain wish, but I would like to swim and dive in the open sea. I’m not a good swimmer, so controling all four extremities is hard work. So far I have been too scared to drown.

Which person has influenced you most? And why?

Marlies Hübner: There are numerous people, that - at least for a certain time - had an influence on me. At the moment it is a good friend of mine. With her endlessy urge to question everything, she is pretty inspiring.

Marlies Hübner: I would agitate for an complete implementation of the UN-convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, fit shelters for battered women with the necessary means for accessibility and initiate to tighten the law enforcement. Further on I would prohibit abusive therapies like ABA and IntraAct Plus.

Your life is made into a film: Who would represent you?

Marlies Hübner: That’s up to the directing person. I would give him/her the creative space which is needed.

I would like to be ...

Marlies Hübner: ... worry-free.

Which questions would you like answered the most?

Marlies Hübner: Why is it that people with disabilities are forced to the edge of society?

What I finally want to say...

Marlies Hübner: Goodbye? At least this level of politeness should be given.