When I first played Othello, a reviewer absolutely slaughtered me. David Harewood absolutelyothelloplay Change image and share on social
I can only appreciate the kind of work that goes into being a top drag queen. Ru Paul looks just astonishing as a woman. And he's got this fantastic turn of phrase. I find him hilarious. David Harewood astonishdragfantastic Change image and 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
We've yet to deal with the uncomfortable history of England being involved in the transatlantic slave trade, whereas America has at least made some movies dealing with its racial history. David Harewood americadealengland Change image and share on social
I remember coming back to the U.K. after spending five months in Charlotte for 'Homeland,' and I just found myself just wandering around London. There's nothing like it - the buildings, the architecture, the sense of history, the sense of culture - there really is nothing like it. David Harewood architecturebackbuilding share on social
I'd love to talk with Martin Luther King, just to hear his voice up close and be with someone who had such faith. He had such power. David Harewood closefaithhear Change image and share on social
When my agent told me I had an audition for 'Friar Tuck,' I burst out laughing. It actually brought a bit of sunshine to my day. I was thinking: fat suit. I was thinking: shaving my head. It was so outlandish, such a crazy idea. David Harewood agentauditionbite share on social
At school, I was the classroom clown - I was always being thrown out for being naughty. Before I left, a teacher called me in and suggested I became an actor. David Harewood actorcallclassroom Change image and share on social
I loathe the word 'celebrity,' and I hope I'm not a diva. Whenever I see diva-ish behaviour, I just leave the room; I find it appalling. You should always try to be civil to people. David Harewood appallbehaviourcelebrity Change image and share on social
Art is all about the experience. I could say I don't really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, 'Blimey, look at that.' David Harewood artblimeydomingo Change image and share on social
