I was very shy. I didn't really hang around with hearing people very much. Mostly I had deaf friends. — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
When I lost my hearing, my mom got a deaf mentor to come into the home. — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
I think signing gave 'A Quiet Place' a unique quality. I think sign language is represented as beautiful and helpful. — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
The deaf community relies so much on eye contact, expression and body language. It's such a huge part of who we are. — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
To really understand a deaf person's experience, you need someone that is deaf to be able to tell you what their experience… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
When I was in 2nd or 3rd grade, the drama teacher at my deaf school noticed that I liked to tell stories… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
What I want to do is encourage more of that, more deaf presence in TV, movies, acting, modeling - that's really what… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
I don't know that hearing people have ever felt that experience of truly being left out. They have easy communication, while deaf… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
Growing up, I never thought about becoming an actress because I never saw deaf people in TV or movies. I didn't think… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
I have no problem with how people communicate. But I think it's important... for everyone to be open to learn sign language. — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
We do need more deaf people in Hollywood. But I don't think that deaf people always have to play a deaf role.… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
Texting has definitely improved the communication between the deaf and hearing communities, but it shouldn't be... a substitute for learning the language… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
If you're disabled or different from what general society deems normal, it's fine. There will always be people who won't accept you, but there… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
We do need more deaf people in Hollywood. But I don't think that deaf people always have to play a deaf role. I think… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
A lot of people say the middle child is the most adventurous. That's me! — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
I wouldn't mind if I had to travel every single day. I love meeting new people and experiencing new things, making new connections with… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
What I want to do is encourage more of that, more deaf presence in TV, movies, acting, modeling - that's really what I want… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
When I read the script for 'A Quiet Place', I immediately wanted to be a part of the film. It is such a unique… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
I think signing gave 'A Quiet Place' a unique quality. I think sign language is represented as beautiful and helpful. — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
Todd Haynes was incredible, he treated me like an adult, communicated with me, was supportive, he treated me as any director would an actor. — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
When I was younger I didn't want to hang around with anyone. But now I feel so comfortable. I convey my thoughts, my emotions,… — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share
