“I've lived a fast-paced life, but I had the best childhood. I didn't miss out on anything by having my daughter at a young age.” AgeYoungMotherChildhoodMissingDaughterMy DaughterYoung AgeFast Paced Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
“I want to be a science teacher. My friends asked me why, but I'm intrigued by it and I'm quite good at science at school.” WantSchoolTeacherMy FriendsIntriguedScience Teacher Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
“I thought 'I can't be an actor, I can't'. Then this film came up and it was like someone saying to me, 'You can, don't give up'.” GivingI CanFilmActorsGiving UpDon't Give Up Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
“Thanks to a lot of people, not just myself, Whale Rider had an amazing impact emotionally, and people remember it. I count myself very lucky that all those doors were unlocked, I just had to open them.” PeopleRememberDoorsLuckyImpactThanksWhalesRiders Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
“It feels kind of strange knowing that I rule the whole planet of Naboo and I'm only thirteen. At first, my face—because it was really white—was a bit of a shock. But when the whole costume was put together and the headdress was put on, I really felt proud, like a Queen.” FeelsFirstsKindWholeTogetherFacesFeltBitsWhiteKnowingStrangePlanetsProudQueensShockCostumesThirteen Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
“I absolutely love being a mother. It's been a blessing. It's fun and it's hard, but it's absolutely amazing.” HardMotherFunLove IsBlessingBeing A Mother Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
“I come from a big family, so I'd like to have a big family.” BigsBig Families Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
“I was able to grow up and do silly things and have a life with only a small amount of public scrutiny.” AbleGrowsGrowing UpAmountSillyScrutinySmall AmountsSilly Things Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
“Your private life should be private. I reckon that's a good thing that you talk about your work and you talk about what you're doing, but without having to go into how your brother's been and how your mum's been because none of that's really relevant.” ShouldBrotherGood ThingsRelevantMumPrivate LifeYour BrotherYour Mum Author:Keisha Castle-Hughes
