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David Harewood

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

— David Harewood beautiful

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 school

Before recording my 'Homeland' audition on my iPhone in my bedroom in Streatham, I hadn't worked or had an audition in the U.K. for nine months.

— David Harewood work

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

— David Harewood family

I remember coming back to the U.K. after spending five months in Charlotte for 'Homeland,' and I just found myself just wandering around London. There's nothing like it - the buildings, the architecture, the sense of history, the sense of culture - there really is nothing like it.

— David Harewood history

My parents are very proud of my success but still worry, as I'm 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.

— David Harewood success

When I was sent the script for 'Homeland,' I didn't think anything of it. Three months later, my manager rang and said: 'They are interested in you.' I read it and I realised, 'Yes, I do want this.' Then I got an email saying I'd got it.

— David Harewood man

Art is all about the experience. I could say I don't really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, 'Blimey, look at that.'

— David Harewood experience

British people are surprised that I'm British!

— David Harewood people

Everybody can, you know, go online, read about something, and have an opinion about something.

— David Harewood body

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

— David Harewood work

I do enjoy acting, but it is such a game. So for that reason, I don't think I'll ever leave London.

— David Harewood joy

I love the stage, but it doesn't pay the mortgage.

— David Harewood love

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

— David Harewood love

It would be extraordinary if the BBC were to make me the first black 'Doctor Who;' it would be extraordinary.

— David Harewood

When I was in South Africa, I went for dinner with some friends, and I knew more about their history than they did - it just hasn't been told.

— David Harewood history

British people are surprised that I'm British! It's extraordinary, I get tweets every day from British people saying, 'I had no idea you were British.'

— David Harewood people

I am the youngest of four children - three boys and one girl. I don't think becoming an actor had anything to do with seeking attention, though. My relationship with my siblings when I was growing up was close and playful.

— David Harewood children

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 work

I remember when I first came to Los Angeles being staggered by the range of roles open to me. These were leading parts in shiny new projects, and what always excited me was knowing there was a possibility that I could actually get these parts. I always had the impression that I had a chance.

— David Harewood art

I've done so much different stuff, people kinda go, 'Do you live in Islington?' 'Did you used to go to so and so school?' And when I say I'm an actor, they don't believe me!

— David Harewood people

There are countless fantastic actors out there who are being denied the opportunity to play Broadway because they're not a name, and I think that's kind of wrong.

— David Harewood opportunity

When my agent told me I had an audition for 'Friar Tuck,' I burst out laughing. It actually brought a bit of sunshine to my day. I was thinking: fat suit. I was thinking: shaving my head. It was so outlandish, such a crazy idea.

— David Harewood thinking

You have to have a certain single-mindedness if you want to reach the top of the profession, and I'm not sure if I've got that cold-eyed egomania that perhaps is needed to get to the top. So as long as I can keep paying the mortgage and keep myself interested, I'll be happy.

— David Harewood mind

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