When I spoke to pupils at Sydenham School in London, I was shocked and saddened to hear some of the teenage girls say they felt pursuing a career in television was not even worth the effort as a Black woman.
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British - Entertainer
February 12, 1988
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The highs of having a big family were that there was always someone to play with and you get loads of birthday presents. The lows were sharing the bathroom.
The first thing I do in the morning is run up to Greenwich Park and see the views of London, it's what keeps me motivated... though sometimes it gets too cold and starts raining.
My birthday is two days before Valentine's Day so it has always been about that rather than romance.
Being different means being unique and that's what makes the world and exciting place to be in.
I have anxiety and self-doubt all the time, it's a battle.
Gardens aren't just for summer.
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