People really cannot understand the concept of a black boy in a tracksuit in London being from Scotland. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
I developed depression. But I never let people know how down I was feeling. That would have been another burden for my… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
I'm most proud of my heritage; being able to shape people's perception of Rwanda or Rwandans. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
Once people you haven't met and don't even know you hate you, that's how you know you've made it. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
When I lost weight due to only eating once a day, people said how lean and healthy I looked. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
I wish that I had seen myself more reflected on TV when I was growing up, and I think a lot of… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
I think there's quite a narrow representation of gay people on TV and I think that we need to push that. And… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
If I can encourage people to stand up and take space and make noise, then I'm very happy to do so. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
I think it's quite natural as an actor to compare yourself to how well other people are doing and how other people… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
I've always been a bit scared to say that I'm Scottish because it's almost as if people wouldn't believe me or people… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
I couldn't believe I was homeless and working in Harrods. How many people must be going through this in London? — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
In a small way, I'm driven by proving people wrong: because of the background I come from, I think a lot of… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
At home, I was very traditional, studied, made sure I brought home those A's and B's, made sure I went to Bible study. Outside… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
You get on the tube and you notice everyone's looking at you, and you're like, 'What's on my face?' It always takes me a… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, when you're a parent and you completely love your child, it can make you act a bit crazy. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
I was in a play just outside of London and started auditioning for 'Sex Education,' but I just completely had the mindset that it's… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
A couple of weeks before I started auditioning for 'Sex Education,' I was very convinced I was going to quit acting. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
Being a 25 year old man with no money or job affected my sense of self-worth. Rejection became unbearable. Auditions weren't just acting jobs,… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
It's incredibly important for the world to see a gay black character that's comfortable with themselves on screen. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
Within church communities, within black communities, and within black church communities, gossip is thy friend. Gossip will be thy friend! — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
It is important that we continue to keep telling stories from new perspectives and have proper representation on our screens, because it is educational… — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
What your child wants and what you know is right for them can be very conflicting at times. — Ncuti Gatwa Copy Share Image
