I'm not turning my back on classical theater. It's all about opportunities and timing a lot of the time when things come up.
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-RawDifferent fragrances promote different emotions, and I find that fragrance gets me in the frame of mind for that person.
Gugu Mbatha-RawI was lucky that my mother had a very well-adjusted perspective of the world, and never pressured me to do anything I didn't want to do.
Gugu Mbatha-RawBut when you become a slave to a public persona and donโt feel comfortable without it, it becomes a shield and it shouldnโt come at the expense of your self-worth.
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.
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