Mara Wilson Quotes

Far better to be the simplest pedestrian, with knapsack on back, stick in hand, and gun on shoulder, than an Indian prince travelling with all the ceremonial which his rank requires.

The expat life was a good one: There was my French boyfriend. My bright two-bedroom flat in Islington. My wine at lunch. I had a 'go bag' packed with loose linens and mosquito repellent - I was ready to be flung to the outer edges of the world at a moment's notice. It was all intrigue and adventure.

I'm not a materialist, I don't care for things. I don't like cars, I hate things that can be exploited. I live a simple life. The only luxuries I have in my life are travel and food.

If I were really rich, I would be flying places, I think.

I move between San Francisco and Paris... I have a wonderful beach house in California.

I don't buy diamonds, I don't buy cars, but I enjoy travelling. I'm not a very possessive person as far as things go.

I could have lived anywhere in the world now if I wanted to.

Real freedom is having nothing. I was freer when I didn't have a cent.

I travel light. I think the most important thing is to be in a good mood and enjoy life, wherever you are.

I've been trying for some time to develop a lifestyle that doesn't require my presence.

I'm the most low-maintenance person on the road.

I don't have to be making a lot of money or living in a fancy house.

Having been on a private jet only two or three times, it's one of life's great luxuries.

I'm very blessed in a lot of ways. I can buy what I want, and I can go anywhere in the world.

I grew up with nothing, and I know that I don't need anything to be happy. We were wearing second-hand clothing and eating leftovers, and I was so happy. Five-star hotels and private pick-ups hasn't changed that.

I think I have got comfort, beautiful kids; I can do whatever I want, travel around the world... I know it's sounding very materialistic, but it's been a comfortable life.

People like a look into the lifestyle of someone who has a lot of freedom.

Got a house on the hill, cost a couple of mill, Juicy J got bank like Uncle Phil.

Even the elephant carries but a small trunk on his journeys. The perfection of traveling is to travel without baggage.

We don't have to do this. Just say the word and I can have a jet here in an hour. We can go anywhere

I don't need 15 houses. Owning real estate doesn't mean much to me. I don't like to think about things like that. I don't need 12 boats, or even the world's largest boat with a crew of 80. I'd have to take care of them, to worry about them. I get a lot more fun out of life without all the bells and whistles.

I really think I want to live in a lot of places.I don't want possessions to hold me down.

If I was wealthy I'd never do anything but poke around in ruined cities all over the world - and probably get snake-bit.

You are affluent when you buy what you want, do what you wish and don't give a thought to what it costs.