I love, when I'm on holiday in cities, going into church and feeling that reverence and that kind of automatic respect: the sort of magic which exists in those kind of religious temples. James Norton automaticchurchcity Change image and share on social
If it's a sunny day, I get this weird guilt if I'm not making the most of it, so I'll walk or go for a swim or get on my bike, or I'll go to the Heath, just have a reason to get out. James Norton bikedayguilt Change image and share on social
I grew up in North Yorkshire, but now London is home. James Norton growhomelondon Change image and share on social
When I got into drama school, that's when I knew that I could safely say that I wanted to be a professional actor. James Norton actordramaknow Change image and share on social
I wanted to do a degree in something I was interested in before going into acting. James Norton actdegreeinterest Change image and share on social
Kids used to come round to my house, and I'd force them to do a play in the bay windows of my house and get all the mums and dads to sit and watch. I'd write the programme, write the play and be the star. James Norton baydadforce share on social
It takes a lot of courage, when everyone is asking you what you want to do, if you say that you want to be a musician or an actor; people can be very condescending and say, 'Oh, that's so sweet, good luck with that!' It can be very frustrating. James Norton actorcondescendcourage share on social
You don't want a character who sits on an even playing field the whole time. James Norton characterfieldplay Change image and share on social
For any actor, it's a great privilege to play a character that is very distant from yourself. James Norton actorcharacterdistant Change image and share on social
