An actress. I started when I was 13 at theatre school. My first assembly, Tom and I were sat next to each other.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2024 source ↗
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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
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A visual artist.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 March 2024 source ↗
An air traffic controller.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2025 source ↗
Sounds cliched, but I always wanted to be an actor.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 March 2025 source ↗
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