Balloon Room: Mara Wilson's Fear of Driving

Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) is a writer and performer in NYC, best known for her role in the movie "Matilda". In this video, she opens up about her fear of driving with host and Project UROK founder Jenny Jaffe (@jennyjaffe).
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[@UCUZHFZ]

I really thought I was the only one with driving anxiety

[@MarcosPaulo-zu2oz]

I LOVE MARA WILSON 😍

[@StikWitClassics]

Me too!!!! I don't drive at all. Makes me feel inferior when everyone around me drives like it's no big deal.

[@millicent1990]

now I don't feel so bad, I am 26 and I am terrified of driving, I still don't have a licence.

[@Everything-oz8uc]

millicent1990 right with you.. i give directions in other people 🚗

[@louisedunne4970]

millicent1990 I am same age as you. I have my provisional licence but I'm too scared to drive

[@commandoazbo5266]

Don't be scared. Driving is easier then walking.

[@StikWitClassics]

I'll be 29 soon and still don't have a license because of my fear of driving.

[@dariawells7438]

Not surprised she's afraid of driving. Driving in Los Angeles is terrifying in itself.

[@hornguy04]

Not to mention she lived in New York as well.

[@ChickenRusch]

You two are hilarious!!

[@rafaelpena3198]

Thanks to looking up Mara Wilson, I found you.

[@michaelgill2105]

I love Maras Laugh it cracks me up

[@ChickenRusch]

This is my favorite episode so far! I'm absolutely terrified of driving. >.

[@chandramas]

+Shanah CraftyChicken ME TOOOOOo

[@darkness2160]

LOL same here

[@berryboi6913]

I have a fear/phobia of being in a moving vhicle. I was in a bus accident a couple years ago in January where the bus rolled into a ditch. I luckily only got a concussion and recovered quickly. Now I'm always nervous in and around moving vhicles. I'm getting better tho. It depens on the person driving and the type of vhicle. Tks for the video. Not quite the same but it was nice :)

[@FabFrancine]

Mara, did you ever overcome your fear of driving? I finally did this year at 31. I didn’t think I could drive either. My sibling is also 6 years younger and got their license before me. So I can totally relate to you.

[@ClaudiaRodriguez-tq2uv]

Mara would make a great Villian haha she has the best evil laugh! :)

[@car_tag]

This was great!

[@alieellersmith]

Dude I relate 100%

[@lenomartinez7018]

I love mara wilson

[@evanpetree4488]

Wow Mara Wilson is beautiful

[@ConsciouslyCoping]

Totally thought I was the only one afraid of balloons.

[@missedmist11235]

Pro tip for conquering fear: gas into yellows & turns whilst screaming "WITNESS ME!"

[@darkness2160]

LOL oh u jst made my day

[@meriemali5068]

lov mara

[@frikiplay2675]

MARA WILSON YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN! I LOVE YOU! ATT: PINTATOON

[@catherinespark]

What do you do if the reason why you're afraid of balloons is fear of both the volume and the suddenness of the sound of their bursting, when there's the possibility they may burst suddenly and nearby? Which is whenever a rubber, non-helium balloon is around at ground level and there are people who like bursting balloons, or crowds in stilettos dancing, or a small child who likes throwing balloons around and sitting on them etc., or gorse bush, or a candle?

[@kita3256]

Me too.

[@lilpoet27]

SAME!! I didn't get my license until 22.

[@Lrichardson44]

We're so glad you found this encouraging!

[@TheTsar1918]

Last month I had to go and pick up some birthday balloons at a party store and the clerk asked me to wait five minutes. I felt like I was standing in a minefield inhabited by moles with hammers. Every time that damned helium tank inflated another balloon I was just waiting for the damn thing to explode.

[@waltwitman45]

I am afraid of driving. My brother is six years younger than me. I still let him drive before I did.

[@tankgirl9324]

I am also afraid of driving. I am also currently trying to pass my road exam. You can imagine the dilemma.

[@lilykin88]

iam with mara . iam studying as much as i can and hey you know what if my sister can do it so can i. iam just afraid of what mara said space issues and you know what i should try at least

[@ProjectUROK]

We're glad you found this encouraging!

[@cafeAmericano]

She's a new yorker. She doesn't have to worry about driving

[@danacampbell1958]

I'm terrified of entry ramps.

[@not.supermario]

Being a licensed driver, I'm not terrified of driving, but I do get shaky a little when behind the wheel, I guess it's a common thing with some people

[@josuesmarbleruns7242]

Is she from Matilda

[@michaelgill2105]

I definitely would buy tons of Her GPS Models for Christmas and Birthday Gifts hell If she Replaced Siri she'd be interesting to talk to

[@Th3BATWhoWinz83]

Mara is so beautiful... she's doesn't know it

[@lilykin88]

also iam a kitty cat!

[@oblongfan1]

i have a fear of poop is that wierd?

[@oblongfan1]

no havent since 1996 lol

[@tankgirl9324]

spiral hill *weird

[@nfyoutube]

It was good except for the cursing. Please don't use God's Holy name in vain. Thank you. Besides it was ok.