When I was younger, I just liked the sound of different accents, and I used to just play around to see if I could do things. I hear accents like music, so that's what helps me to learn them. Cynthia Erivo accenthearhelp Change image and share on social
If you believe in chakras - head and heart - I think singing opens them up, like a wide open door. Cynthia Erivo chakradoorhead Change image and share on social
I don't think it's different to be a black girl in England than it is to be a black girl from America. We all collectively share in a pain of displacement and not feeling like we quite belong in places. Cynthia Erivo americabelongblack share on social
I discovered at the age of five that I could sing, and I realised people liked it. The sound that came out made people happy, so I kept doing it. Cynthia Erivo agediscoverhappy Change image and share on social
I became a fitness fiend when I was about 17 or 18. Cynthia Erivo fiendfitness Change image and share on social
I would love to appear in 'Scandal,' something like that, or 'Grey's Anatomy' because I think they're incredible. Cynthia Erivo anatomygreyincredible Change image and share on social
I'm a very, very healthy eater, so it's proteins, greens, proteins, and more greens - and lots of water. Cynthia Erivo eatergreenhealthy Change image and share on social
There are days when I'm completely obsessed with Kate Bush, and there are days when I'm completely obsessed with the Eurythmics. Then it's Aretha Franklin, then it's Lena Horne, then it's Ella Fitzgerald, then it's John Legend, then it's Michael Jackson. Music, to me, is like food, so I feel like whatever I need that day, I can get from a song. Cynthia Erivo arethabushcompletely share on social
Watching Mum work hard made me do the same. I've watched her since I was little, and I've picked up on how hard she works and the fire she has in her belly. Cynthia Erivo bellyfirehard Change image and share on social