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,…

— Millicent Simmonds

We have a wonderful world. I feel very lucky to be in it.

— Millicent Simmonds

I love to read. My favorite book series is 'Cherubs'.

— Millicent Simmonds

I want to study philosophy. That fascinates me.

— 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.…

— Millicent Simmonds

A lot of people say the middle child is the most adventurous. That's me!

— 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…

— Millicent Simmonds

What I want to do is encourage more of that, more deaf presence in TV, movies, acting, modeling - that's really what…

— Millicent Simmonds

When I read the script for 'A Quiet Place', I immediately wanted to be a part of the film. It is such…

— Millicent Simmonds

I don't use my voice a lot in public.

— Millicent Simmonds

I think signing gave 'A Quiet Place' a unique quality. I think sign language is represented as beautiful and helpful.

— Millicent Simmonds

One of my favorite movies is 'Paper Moon.'

— Millicent Simmonds

I'm happy being deaf. I'm happy with my life and my family.

— Millicent Simmonds

Todd Haynes was incredible, he treated me like an adult, communicated with me, was supportive, he treated me as any director would…

— 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,…

— Millicent Simmonds

I was very shy. I didn't really hang around with hearing people very much. Mostly I had deaf friends.

— Millicent Simmonds

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

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

I'm from a really nice town. Full of nature, mountains, clean air, rock climbing. But I'd prefer New York City. I love…

— Millicent Simmonds

I ride my motorcycle with my dad, I hang out with my sisters.

— Millicent Simmonds

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

I'm actually a fan of horror films.

— Millicent Simmonds

American Sign Language is a language. It's fun to learn, and it's different from other languages because you use your hands, you…

— Millicent Simmonds

I always wanted to be a cop or a fireman or do something dangerous.

— Millicent Simmonds

In third or fourth grade, I loved to sign stories and monologues.

— Millicent Simmonds