I think the idea of creating a character from scratch, one that has not been done in a novel or an existing story, is immensely exciting, terrifying and ultimately rewarding. Darren Boyd charactercreateexcit Change image and share on social
I like being in a collaborative and respectful environment. When you're in an environment spearheaded by ego and fear, it's the death of creativity. Darren Boyd collaborativecreativitydeath Change image and share on social
If you do something that is not gags and punchlines and is character-based, where there are no jokes as such, then it all has to come from a place of truth, and I love that - I love nothing more than getting very serious about my comedy. Darren Boyd basecharactercomedy share on social
I'm not a comedian, I'm not a stand-up and I don't come from a comedy background. I am an actor, but I've had a very fortunate foray into comedy, and it seems to have become a bit of a strength, and you can't complain when you become known for something. Darren Boyd actorbackgroundbite share on social
Telly and films has been my thing, not necessarily by choice, and if the right piece of theatre came along, I would jump at it. Darren Boyd choicefilmjump Change image and share on social
I don't come from a comedy background or a stand-up background, but I think that sometimes there's a misconception that an actor who works primarily in comedy is a comedian. There's nothing wrong with being a comedian, but I'm absolutely not that. I can't think of anything more terrifying than doing stand-up! Darren Boyd absolutelyactorbackground share on social
I used to get in trouble with my old agent, because I've never been driven by fear or need or greed. I want my work to represent me as a person, so I can be quite fussy. Darren Boyd agentdrivefear Change image and share on social
A character is as much about what you do as what you say. Darren Boyd character Change image and share on social
Oh my goodness; the highlight of my career. I couldn't pick a show or a moment because that would just be impossible. Darren Boyd careergoodnesshighlight Change image and share on social
I love comedy with a passion, and I hope that shows in my work. I would never want to move an inch away from comedy. What I want to do is continue to grow and extend myself, so if anything, I'm adding things on. Darren Boyd addcomedycontinue share on social