Born

November 29 · London, England, UK

QUOTES:

• It’s really rare in TV not to think, ‘Well, I’ve seen a version of this before.’
• Making a pretty picture, an image, is a completely different thing from acting to camera.
• I think ‘Humans’ is more about provoking the idea that there is a class of beings in society that we treat as less than… as subordinates; people who we treat badly and take for granted. Often they are the same people who work hard to keep the city going. We need to think about that.
• Save the Children is also working to improve accommodation for refugee families living outside settlements. I met a family which had been living in a substandard building without windows, doors or a toilet.
• I hate the idea that people should listen to what actors have to say on certain issues more than anyone else. Actors have no more right to be heard than anyone.
• I visited a Child Friendly Space where children take part in structured play and development activities in a safe environment. These are designed to develop their cognitive ability as well as address their psychosocial needs. As I watched them sing songs and take part in games, it struck me that these kids could be anywhere in the world.
• My parents are wonderful, practical, sensible people, and the expectation was that I would study something academic.