I developed a script that told the real story of The Elephant Man but also told the story of my journey into… — Adam Pearson Copy Share Image
I used to stand outside the school gates in the morning, take a massive deep breath and let it happen. I knew… — Adam Pearson Copy Share Image
Elephant Man - the name given to Joseph Merrick - was the moniker that haunted my childhood. — Adam Pearson Copy Share Image
I was a lot smarter than the kids bullying me, so I'd just wind up blowing up at them. So if they said something… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
I found out who I was by trying loads of things that I wasn't and by realizing the facade of trying to please people… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
I think in order to love yourself, you've got to wake up saying, 'Alexa, play 'Macho Man' by The Village People' and dance around… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
I've always been a campaigner, ever since I was a child. It sounds like an utter clich but it's in my DNA. — Adam Pearson Copy Share
I think we all need to learn to live the lives we've got and not mourn the ones we don't. — Adam Pearson Copy Share
I'm like a duck. On the surface, I look cool and sleek and elegant. And underneath I'm kicking like mad. — Adam Pearson Copy Share
If I can try to be as normal as possible and show there's nothing to fear - either on film or day to day,… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
It's a duty to create a world where people like myself can thrive, without fear or anxiety - giving a voice back to the… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
I don't want to blanket ban all scars and disfigurements in films because that's going to be a very boring creative landscape and it's… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
We all have our own hang-ups and I think we should be supporting each other, not throwing abuse around like you're 15 and in… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
I try to stay away from tropes, or if there is a trope there, I ensure that it's cleverly written and isn't just lazy… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
People always think of the tragedy of going from being non-disabled to disabled. And no one really talks about it going the other way. — Adam Pearson Copy Share
I get so many tweets and emails from young people with disabilities or disfigurements who also want to act, or do TV or do… — Adam Pearson Copy Share
