Kwame Kwei-Armah
Actor and playwright
To anyone I’ve hurt unintentionally.
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What is the worst job you have done?
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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Craft & work
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
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When was the last time you changed your mind about something?
Change of mind
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My stepmother died a few years ago but I didn’t make that last hour to have a conversation with her, so I’d like to say sorry for that.
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My son Ramón was the victim of my wrath at a particular time that still withers me with disgrace.
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There wasn’t a lot of bullying at my school, but there was a fair amount of ragging – and I knew which side I wanted to be on. I’d say sorry to anyone who felt picked on.
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It’s that bad, I’d never repeat it. I’ll just say it was particularly cruel and incredibly racist. It was somebody that I used to date, at the end of the relationship, and it hurt very deeply.
I campaigned for a creative industry regulatory body, and that’s now happening in the next 18 months. It’s called CIISA [Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority]. I’m proud that I set the ball rolling and dared to challenge the establishment.
The first time I remember being truly happy was with my children on Ainsdale beach, not far from Southport. I spent £15 on butties, and we spent the whole day by the sea.
Without naming names, some people I’ve put a lot of faith and trust and love into.
I changed my mind on airing my views. Sometimes silence is better.
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