Quotes by Hayley Mills

I mean, there's not an awful lot of limelight. Perhaps at premieres and the pictures and the people; that's all exciting. But the actual work, like today: it's just work; it's just the work I happen to do instead of going to an office and being a secretary or in a shop, you know?

If ever I feel I might be able to tackle it, I'd love to try holding a spear or something in the theater, or opening a door, or anything, just to try it, you know, because it must be some marvelous magic thing.

It's like finding oneself amongst friends. People look at you as if they like you. That is, until they actually get to know you.

The Magic Findhorn by Paul Hawken is one of the most exciting books I've read for a long time. Anyone who wants to know what the New Age really means should read it. At a time when the world appears to be hurtling towards disaster there comes the miracle that is happening in Findhorn.

Working with Daddy - it's sort of like playing tennis against somebody, instead of just hitting them into a hedge where they sort of go in, you know.

You are either old souls who connect and share the same interest... or you are not.

My father was an inspiration to me I made a few movies with him and I loved working with him. Everything about him - his whole approach to work, as well as his love, enthusiasm and respect for it and other people in the business - was inspiring. I was very lucky to have him as a role model.