Harriet Walter
English actress
In some way your life is doubled. You’re you and the other person.
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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
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What most recently made you cry?
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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A warm knowing.
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Effervescence in the soul.
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Comfort, warmth and security.
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Like a true connection – if you are away, you feel an aching, and when you’re together, you feel complete.
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View profile →I was a bailiff for half a morning. I couldn’t stand it.
I had no idea. When I was a week away from leaving school, a teacher said, “We’ve been talking in the staffroom and we all think you should be an actor.” I thought, “That’s exactly what I want.” The rest is history.
I would have had a bit more belief in myself: I would have reached for America sooner.
Having my family closer.
After my documentary aired. I suddenly had a bit of panic, because it’s very personal. I couldn’t watch it on the night, I was so scared. The next day people were walking up to me on the street and telling me their life story. It was extraordinary.
I’ve helped create a path for young black actors. When I go to swanky Hollywood dos, it’s great to see more and more young black British faces. I can remember a time when I was the only one there.
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