Accent Quote by Joanna Page
“It really irritates me how I get sent a script and it's set in London and if I say, 'Can I do it in my own accent?' it's as if somebody has just said 'Bomb.' They say, 'It's fine for you to have any regional accent apart from Welsh.' And I think, 'Oh my God, that's like racism!'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Graham Norton Show, 2015
The speaker feels excluded when asked to adopt a non‑regional accent, perceiving it as a form of discrimination against Welsh.
In simple terms: Being forced to hide a Welsh accent feels discriminatory.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for accent inclusion.
Themes
inclusion
accent bias
regional identity
Mood
frustrated
indignant
Type
personal
social commentary
When to use this quote
- acting
- casting
- public speaking
- media representation
Key Concepts
cultural sensitivity
linguistic diversity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does accent affect representation?
- What policies could protect regional accents?
A Different Perspective
The request may be about standardization, not racism.
