For all its problems, I found South Africa a beautiful country, interesting and inspiring. David Harewood africabeautifulcountry Change image and share on social
Before 'Homeland,' I had £80 in the bank and no idea what I was going to do. I seriously considered giving it all up and getting a job as a lorry driver. David Harewood bankconsiderdriver Change image and share on social
When I was in South Africa, I went for dinner with some friends, and I knew more about their history than they did - it just hasn't been told. David Harewood africadinnerfriend Change image and share on social
I was always the classroom clown, and the teachers allowed me a certain latitude. The assemblies were good, and the headmaster used to tell little stories; I loved the idea of communal storytelling. David Harewood allowassemblyclassroom Change image and share on social
When I first played Othello, a reviewer absolutely slaughtered me. David Harewood absolutelyothelloplay Change image and share on social
British people are surprised that I'm British! It's extraordinary, I get tweets every day from British people saying, 'I had no idea you were British.' David Harewood britishdayextraordinary Change image and share on social
Studio heads seem to be getting the message that there is not only an audience out there, but there is a desire for people to see people of colour in central roles and in authoritative roles. David Harewood audienceauthoritativecentral Change image and share on social
I do know in the 1960s comics, Martian Manhunter took on the form of a black man - that could have been influenced by the political climate back then. David Harewood 1960sbackblack Change image and share on social
I remember when I first came to Los Angeles being staggered by the range of roles open to me. These were leading parts in shiny new projects, and what always excited me was knowing there was a possibility that I could actually get these parts. I always had the impression that I had a chance. David Harewood angeleschanceexcite share on social
We have a generation of black actors playing leading roles on film and TV - Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor - which is great and is breaking the mould. David Harewood actorblackbreak Change image and share on social