David Harewood Quotes

• I always get this feeling on my last day of work that I'm never going to work again.

  David Harewood

  Feelings, Lasts, Last Day

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• When I think about my children and how different their futures might be as a result of climate change, it makes me determined to do something about it.

  David Harewood

  Change, Children, Thinking

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• Art is all about the experience. I could say I dont really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, Blimey, look at that.

  David Harewood

  Art, Watches, Looks

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• I grew up in Birmingham, but my parents are originally from Barbados. My dad, Romeo, was a long-distance lorry driver, and my mother, Mayleen, worked in catering.

  David Harewood

  Mother, Dad, Distance

  "David Harewood: My family values". Interview with Busola Evans, www.theguardian.com. October 11, 2013.

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• At school, I was the classroom clown - I was always being thrown out for being naughty. Before I left, a teacher called me in and suggested I became an actor.

  David Harewood

  Teacher, School, Naughty

  "Portrait of the artist: David Harewood, actor". Interview with Laura Barnett, www.theguardian.com. August 30, 2010.

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• For all its problems, I found South Africa a beautiful country, interesting and inspiring.

  David Harewood

  Beautiful, Country, Interesting

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• Normally for work I will fly business class.

  David Harewood

  Class

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• New York is vibrant, sexy, naughty, always surprising, and has great live music and great fashion.

  David Harewood

  Sexy, Fashion, New York

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• Working at the National Theatre is just wonderful. There is no place like the South Bank on a summer's afternoon.

  David Harewood

  Summer, Theatre, Afternoon

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• Forget fashion, dress for comfort and for ease of getting through security, so no hats, belts or unnecessary accessories.

  David Harewood

  Fashion, Comfort, Dresses

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• Fatherhood is a joy. I feel very lucky to have a family. It gives you a perspective on things.

  David Harewood

  Giving, Perspective, Joy

  "David Harewood: My family values". Interview with Busola Evans, www.theguardian.com. October 11, 2013.

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• My parents are very proud of my success but still worry, as Im in a profession where there is no guarantee of work. They have always supported my decision to go into acting, but there have been tough times work-wise.

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  Wise, Worry, Parent

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• British people are surprised that I'm British!

  David Harewood

  People, British

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• I loved working with Mandy Patinkin, I have to say.

  David Harewood

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