Able Quote by Alice Lowe

Growing up, I didn't feel very cool having come from the Midlands.

— Alice Lowe

In the 21st century, I think it's fair to say, homosexuality is more accepted in Britain and it's wonderful that my generation has been…

— Dan Stevens

When I go back to Essex, where I grew up, I'm still appalled by the homophobia and casual racism and aggression. I live in…

— Sara Pascoe

The reason there are so many gyms in London is because the amount of gay people who are here now.

— Karl Pilkington

I myself identify as British-Nigerian, and I'm also gay, and I'm also a young adult in London making music. All of things can co-exist…

— MNEK

“You need to start making an effort,” Richard said. “There’s a thing called the gay scene nowadays. It happens in large cities – London,…

— Philip Hensher

I grew up in London. My parents and I lived in West Norwood, then we moved to Norbury, and I went to the Brit…

— Ashley Madekwe

I live and grew up in South London...

— La Roux

I don't know any Londoners 'cos I'm from Manchester.

— Karl Pilkington

I became the toast of London. A lot of people I met came from these really decadent families where the married men were gay…

— Robert Mapplethorpe

I'm loving Birmingham to be fair. It's obviously different coming from London but everyone's made me feel welcome and I've settled in quickly.

— Ollie Watkins

I just didn't feel like there would be a lot of opportunities for me in Birmingham.

— Kim Hawthorne