Quote by David Oyelowo

I know I had my equivalents in Adrian Lester and Lenny James when I was at drama school. I remember David Harewood doing 'Othello' at the National, and Adrian Lester having done Cheek by Jowl's famous 'As You Like It and Company' at the Donmar. Not necessarily performances I saw, but just the fact they happened was massively encouraging.

I know I had my equivalents in Adrian Lester and Lenny James

Summary

This quote expresses how seeing successful performances by actors such as Adrian Lester, Lenny James, and David Harewood during the speaker's time at drama school served as a great source of encouragement. Despite not personally witnessing these performances, knowing that they took place was enough to inspire and motivate the speaker to pursue their own career in acting. It highlights the power of representation and the impact that witnessing the achievements of others can have on one's own aspirations.

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By David Oyelowo

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