I am rather partial to Shakespeare, though I haven't done loads. But when it's done right, there's nothing like it. There are layers upon layers upon layers, and you unpack new things constantly. I don't know how he knew so… — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
There is a lot more opportunity now, and I welcome all the conversations we are having about diversity, about women and about class... I come from a very working-class background, and I think the class thing is still probably more… — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
If the writers all come from the same backgrounds, you are going to get the same sorts of characters. Get a broader variety of… — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
As a child, I certainly wanted to have hair that I could grow long and flip around. I no longer want that. My own… — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
Anyone can play anyone in Shakespeare. I don't think there are limits. — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
I find it so all-encompassing when acting that there's no room for anything else when you're in it; you're just locked into thinking about… — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
There are just more roles for me in America. Sadly. Because I love working in Britain. It's my home. — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
I always try to think of positive things to say about the people I portray, as it's more helpful for me. — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
As a black actress, all I was offered in British film was the best friend role, whereas in television, I was offered a whole… — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
I just get offered a lot more work in America than I do in Britain. — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
I like having the script before I start. With new plays, you're constantly developing as you're doing it. It's really frightening. You don't quite… — Sophie Okonedo Copy Share Image
