From the age of four, I loved ballet and tap. I was in the school band, the choir, and all my school plays.
Gugu Mbatha-RawThe only valid starting point is to understand what we all share - we have to find what we can all agree on.
Gugu Mbatha-RawIt's not often that you get a chance in one role to do the glamour bit and then strip off all the makeup and reveal the real person beneath the faรงade. Usually, it's either a glamorous role or a raw, emotional role.
Gugu Mbatha-RawI try not to limit myself. The actors that inspire me are the comedians and the people able to shape-shift into different roles and into different media. That ensures your longevity as an artist and prevents you from getting bored with yourself and, hopefully, prevents people from getting bored with you.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw