I had two roles for which I compromised. Sidney Poitier compromiserole Change image and share on social
I had two sisters, and we would love to get dressed up and pretend that we were chic, sophisticated ladies. And I think that was a great sort of preparation, in a way. Suzanne Farrell chicdressgreat Change image and share on social
I had two starts, really. The first was going to the Italia Conti stage school, aged 15. I'd gone to sing, but one day I found myself doing an improvisation and thought, 'Oh God, I quite like this acting thing.' The second start was meeting Mike Leigh when I was 22. He showed me I could play people that weren't like me. Lesley Manville actageconti share on social
I had two things I could do: I could run over you, and I could put a good stiff arm on you. That was about it. Earl Campbell armgoodput Change image and share on social
I had unusual parents. We'd been to Europe. We'd been in the theater. We were sort of like the Addams Family. Mario Van Peebles addameuropefamily Change image and share on social
I had used eclectic therapy and behavior therapy on myself at the age of 19 to get over my fear of public speaking and of approaching young women in public. Albert Ellis ageapproachbehavior Change image and share on social
I had used the stretch materials for years to shape the inside of garments I made for private clients. Then I just started using them on their own. Azzedine Alaia clientgarmentinside Change image and share on social
I had very busy parents, but I really appreciated having a set of traditions during my own childhood, like consistently celebrating holidays at the same place. Ivanka Trump appreciatebusycelebrate Change image and share on social
I had very clever producers, who scheduled it brilliantly, but scheduling it was a nightmare. John Crowley brilliantlyclevernightmare Change image and share on social
I had very few friends. There was nobody I could trust. I left home when I was fifteen. I lived in Washington Square Park. Jean-Michel Basquiat fifteenfriendhome Change image and share on social