I wasn't very academic at school, but the Wolsey Youth Theatre was the saving of me.

I tried twice to get into drama school and didn't, so I worked my way up through the fringe.

I moved to London, and it's a cliche to say that London is a melting pot, but it's true - I didn't stand out anymore.

I arrived in this country as a refugee child with my sister and my mother.

Family - it's all about family. Families feeling safe and finding your safe place.

The only question we should ask is, 'Are they good?' I've met great actors, black and white, and I've met bad actors, black and white.