I was such a nerd. It just wasn't something I would have wanted. And I didn't want to act like an adult. — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I didn't trust adults because I thought they were all kind of corrupted. I thought children were pure and innocent, and that… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
Considering all the legal hassle child stars can be, I won't be surprised when they are phased out by CGI children voiced… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
It's a little bit annoying, because it feels like everybody's taking the power away from you. Everybody's taking your adult life away… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I had so many adults around me reminding me that I was a kid. I also had a lot of adults saying… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
It's easier to see children as mini adults than it is to imagine or to remember what it is to be a… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
People who meet me as an adult are often surprised that I'm alive and have never been in prison or rehab. Sometimes… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I didn't trust adults because I thought they were all kind of corrupted. — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I remember reading To Kill A Mockingbird when I was 12. What I liked about it is that it was all seen through a… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
“Depriving myself of joys is one of the great joys of my subconscious.” — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I'm pretty cautious and not very athletic, so I've only had really dumb injuries, like sprained ankles and allergic reactions. I did have to… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I think that when I was child, acting was mostly just a hobby for me. It was something that my parents encouraged me to… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I get a lot of "Shut up, Matilda." I probably get as many "Shut up, Matildas" as Wil Wheaton gets "Shut up, Wesleys." That… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
Here is something no real celebrity will ever tell you: film acting is not very fun. Doing the same thing over and over again… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
“Children all over the world do ridiculous, borderline dangerous things, and no one around them questions it, because it's ingrained in their culture. So… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I've always really loved stories told from the point of view of children. — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
For me [being a kid actor], it's a bit like when you see your mom's friends, and they're like, "I remember when you were… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
I'm surprised by how much I remember [on childhood on film]. I think it's just because I had these interesting moments. Of course, you… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
Assume everything you put on the Internet can and will be seen not only by the person you're talking about, but your future romantic… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image