Geographical Quote by A. J. Odudu

Being born and raised in Blackburn, it was difficult for me to even visualise how I get to London to embark on a career…

— A. J. Odudu

London has this culture of the theatre that is so big, it was a like a dream - but I never had a thought…

— Elena Roger

I moved to London when I was 19 and went to a three-year drama-and-conservatory training. I lived there for almost ten years.

— Sarah Goldberg

By moving to London I removed myself from the madness of the entertainment industry. I love the city and the culture, and it was…

— Gillian Anderson

I had grown up in a toy shop in Blackpool and then moved to London to do an acting course.

— David Thewlis

When I was 23, I moved to London. It was not an easy thing to do.

— Arlene Phillips

I remember growing up knowing I wanted to be on the stage. I wanted to get to London as soon as possible and start…

— Catherine Zeta-Jones

I grew up in Bridlington until I was 16, and I lived with my mum and my sisters. I finished school, got my GCSE's,…

— Charlie Heaton

When I first came to London to find work in TV, it was impossible because someone needs to take that chance on you.

— Vick Hope

I left the North when I was 21 to go to drama school in London, and I stayed there 12 years.

— Maxine Peake

Well, I've always thought that my career was in England, really. I used to do more in the theatre, and I felt that I…

— Albert Finney

I remember, the first few years here, I didn't like London much: too big, too crowded, the physical difficulty of getting around.

— John Lanchester