Auditions are very strange - you're there to win, to seek approval. They never get easier, but I did realise that you're there voluntarily, after all. Darren Boyd approvalauditioneasy Change image and share on social
I come from a background where I like collaboration and improv. I think that it is important. Darren Boyd backgroundcollaborationimportant Change image and share on social
I most enjoyed doing 'Whites,' a show BBC2 cancelled after one series. It had some beautiful, witty, charming scripts and was one of the most positive ensemble pieces I've done. I thought the end result was really special. I'm still confused about why it didn't last longer. Darren Boyd bbc2beautifulcancel share on social
Three and a half years in L.A. was enough for me. I would love to go back for short bursts if a film opportunity came up, but it's a unique place, and you can reach saturation point. For me it was a place where creative desire and ambition meets desperation. It's in the air; it's palpable - I just didn't want to be around that. Darren Boyd airambitionback share on social
Sometimes, and I hate to say it, you do feel things are asked for in the most ludicrously unrealistic fashion. The time you are expected to make things in, and the money you are expected to make them for - that is the death of creativity. Just because some things can be made very cheaply does not mean everything can be. Darren Boyd askcheaplycreativity 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
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
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
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