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
I don't know that hearing people have ever felt that experience of truly being left out. They have easy communication, while deaf people can't join in. It takes more time to communicate with us. — 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 Image
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 Image
A lot of people say the middle child is the most adventurous. That's me! — Millicent Simmonds Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 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
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 Image
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 Image
