The first stage play I ever did was a school play called 'The Wishing Chair.' — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
I want to be a successful actor, never a famous star. Because one is an organic meal that will sustain you, and… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
My drama teacher when I was a kid called me 'Zawe the activist' and I had no idea why. Now I've got… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
As an actor you can always blame the director or writer for negative feedback. But as a writer, you're the reason why… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
The actors I admire always have something to say, or a level of poetry, belief, activism or intelligence about what they do… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
One of the first plays I ever did was at the Royal Court Theatre in London; it was the first play I… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
If people call my book an actor's memoir I will be very upset. I can't bear anything too literal, so it has… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
I hate talking about class, but the truth is as an actor you're only going to be doing some really great work… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
In the future, the idea would be to create work for myself, as a way to work up into my 80s if… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share Image
What sometimes annoys me about the arts is increasingly that we have to put real people on screen or stage. — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
No-one tells you about being in episodic television and it ending. No-one tells you how painful it is. How bizarre it is when you've… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
One of the first plays I ever did was at the Royal Court Theatre in London; it was the first play I got after… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
I'm not really sure what defines 'success in the real world' to be honest! It's so objective once you graduate, some people work, some… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
Some people shun the idea of role models but I think it's one of the most important things people have in life - role… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
I love the visual medium of film and TV. I love the science of it, working with the sound and the lighting and every… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
I've had doors slammed in my face, I've been shouted at in my face in meetings when I've stood up for myself. — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
I prefer to avoid the phrase 'strong women' when talking about female characters and the lack thereof or the need therefore, because it's not… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
I don't want to be 'de-ethnicised.' I hate it when people say, 'Oh I don't even think of you as a woman,' or, 'I… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
If I was someone who wanted to do just love-interest roles then I'd be in a difficult position. But thankfully I'm someone who likes… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
I've never lived in north or west London, so I'd like to come out of my comfort zone for a bit. But Stoke Newington… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
The widespread shame of motherhood is criminal, and it needs to stop. The world can never improve if you disrespect the people that bring… — Zawe Ashton Copy Share
