I think if I met Frank Auerbach or Jeff Koons, I'd be more wobbly than if I met Robert De Niro! Russell Tovey auerbachfrankjeff 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
Be nice to people and look after your relationships. Russell Tovey nicepeoplerelationship Change image and share on social
I grew up in Essex, and all my life I wanted to live in London - now I do. I feel very privileged to be able to live here. Russell Tovey essexfeelgrow Change image and share on social
I get told a lot that I'm kind of carving my own path. That there are not many actors who are out and are able to play straight and gay, and everyone's OK with it. Russell Tovey actorcarvegay Change image and share on social
I was so envious of everyone who went to Sylvia Young Theatre School. I wanted to go, but my dad flat-out refused. He thought I'd become some tapdancing freak without qualifications. And he was right in a way. I'm glad I didn't go. That might have changed. Russell Tovey changedadenvious share on social
I've got really good friends and family. My parents, after 30 years, are still incredibly in love, still make each other laugh, which is a beautiful thing to see. And my brother and his fiance are completely happy, so if I feel a bit lonely, I just go and sit with them and feel their love. Russell Tovey beautifulbitebrother share on social
Sci-fi fans are the best fans you can have. You could be doing the worst piece of tat which might have a robot or vampire in, and some people will become obsessed by it and know every little detail. 'Being Human' has crossed over from sci-fi fans to being a drama that everyone can enjoy. Russell Tovey badcrossdetail share on social
I never felt I was attractive to women. I felt I was attractive to men when I was growing up. And even now, if a woman fancies me, I find that a bit alienating. Russell Tovey alienateattractivebite Change image and share on social