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> [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 we can play different roles. We need to see more diversity period. More people of color.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/we-do-need-more-deaf-people-in-hollywood-but-i-don-t-think-that-deaf/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

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## More by Millicent Simmonds

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/if-you-re-disabled-or-different-from-what-general-society-deems/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [We have a wonderful world. I feel very lucky to be in it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/we-have-a-wonderful-world-i-feel-very-lucky-to-be-in-it/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [I love to read. My favorite book series is 'Cherubs'.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/i-love-to-read-my-favorite-book-series-is-cherubs/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [I want to study philosophy. That fascinates me.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/i-want-to-study-philosophy-that-fascinates-me/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/we-do-need-more-deaf-people-in-hollywood-but-i-don-t-think-that-deaf/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [A lot of people say the middle child is the most adventurous. That's me!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/a-lot-of-people-say-the-middle-child-is-the-most-adventurous-that-s-me/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/i-wouldn-t-mind-if-i-had-to-travel-every-single-day-i-love-meeting/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [What I want to do is encourage more of that, more deaf presence in TV, movies, acting, modeling - that's really what I want…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/what-i-want-to-do-is-encourage-more-of-that-more-deaf-presence-in-tv/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [When I read the script for 'A Quiet Place', I immediately wanted to be a part of the film. It is such a unique…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/when-i-read-the-script-for-a-quiet-place-i-immediately-wanted-to-be-a/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [I don't use my voice a lot in public.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/i-don-t-use-my-voice-a-lot-in-public/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [I think signing gave 'A Quiet Place' a unique quality. I think sign language is represented as beautiful and helpful.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/i-think-signing-gave-a-quiet-place-a-unique-quality-i-think-sign/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [One of my favorite movies is 'Paper Moon.'](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/one-of-my-favorite-movies-is-paper-moon/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [I'm happy being deaf. I'm happy with my life and my family.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/i-m-happy-being-deaf-i-m-happy-with-my-life-and-my-family/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [Todd Haynes was incredible, he treated me like an adult, communicated with me, was supportive, he treated me as any director would an actor.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/todd-haynes-was-incredible-he-treated-me-like-an-adult-communicated/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

> [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,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/millicent-simmonds/when-i-was-younger-i-didn-t-want-to-hang-around-with-anyone-but-now-i/)

[Millicent Simmonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/millicent-simmonds/)

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