Since my education, I've done quite untraditional things. There are very few Etonians who went to Rada. And far fewer Etonians - certainly when I was there - went to Cambridge. I don't know whether it's the same now. Most people I knew went to Oxford, because it seemed more of an easy bridge.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their unconventional path after receiving their education. They mention that very few people from their prestigious school, Eton, went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) or Cambridge University, unlike the majority who chose to attend Oxford. The speaker suggests that attending Oxford may have been viewed as a more common or straightforward choice, implying that they took a less conventional route by pursuing their own interests instead. The quote highlights the speaker's willingness to defy societal or academic expectations in order to forge their own unique path.

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