I was a pretentious child. I grew up without a television. I read a lot of books and I loved Shakespeare. Still do. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes book child grow
When the time came to make a decision about what do in life, I found myself thinking that acting was the thing I loved to do, so I applied to drama school. And then, I didn't get in - twice. Emily Watson actapplydecision Change image and share on social
I was a normal, rather dutiful child. I didn't even rebel as a teenager. Emily Watson childdutifulnormal Change image and share on social
In my early career I was like a goldfish. Rejection didn't affect me; I'd just forget how bad it was and keep going back for more. Emily Watson affectbackbad Change image and share on social
As a young child my attention span was, as I remember it, rather short. Michael Morpurgo attentionchildremember Change image and share on social
Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle. Mike Tyson beginbookcycle Change image and share on social
You make your first album, you make some money, and you feel like you still have to show face, like 'I still go to the projects.' I'm like, why? Your job is to inspire people from your neighborhood to get out. You grew up there. What makes you think it's so cool? Jay-Z albumcoolface share on social