When I was really young, I wanted to be a history teacher because I was obsessed with the past. Russell Tovey historyobsesspast Change image and share on social
Presently, I really admire Rebecca Warren, the artist. She continues to keep creating wonderful sculpture. And I met her, and she is really cool. Russell Tovey admireartistcontinue Change image and share on social
For me to play gay, it has to be something special because it might actually be more of a risk. So I'm waiting for that role - I want it to be something that moves things forward. Russell Tovey forwardgaymove Change image and share on social
Alan Bennett is a starmaker; he's the Simon Cowell of the theatre world! He's a beautiful, beautiful man: completely humble and so accessible. Russell Tovey accessiblealanbeautiful Change image and share on social
I came out to myself when I was about 15 or 16, and to my parents when I was 18. When you come out to your parents, that's when it's properly official. Russell Tovey officialparentproperly Change image and share on social
Brits are cool at the moment. We've taken over the world, what with 'Game of Thrones', 'Downton Abbey', One Direction... to be British is to be fashionable. Russell Tovey abbeybritbritish Change image and share on social
You can be cocky and confident, but when you start developing feelings for someone, suddenly your self-esteem drops a bit. Russell Tovey bitecockyconfident Change image and share on social
I sort of challenge people's perceptions of what a gay man is, which is kinda good. Russell Tovey challengegaygood Change image and share on social
I love my personal life and having a social life. And I didn't ever want to have to compromise. Russell Tovey compromiselifelove Change image and share on social
When I left 'Being Human,' that was painful because the show was going on without me. But with 'Him & Her,' we finished on such a high together that if it is the end, it couldn't have stopped at a better time. But I hope with 'Him & Her' that we'll get another crack of the whip: that the writer might change his mind and write some more. Russell Tovey changecrackend share on social