Understanding the Journey of an Actor

The speaker shares their journey from growing up in Southern England, attending Oxford University, and being influenced by the National Youth Theater. They discuss the importance of acting in society, their experiences with notable figures like Michael Croft and Monty Python members, and their decision to pursue acting over academia. The narrative highlights the cultural and educational influences that shaped their career path.

Where did the speaker grow up?

• Scotland

• Northern England

• Southern England

• Wales

What did the speaker find impressive about Lawrence Olivier's view on actors?

• Actors should only perform Shakespeare

• Actors hold a mirror up to nature

• Actors are not important in society

• Actors are more important than doctors

What was the significance of the National Youth Theatre for the speaker?

• It was a sports club

• It was a place to learn music

• It was a stepping stone in their acting career

• It was a place to study literature

Which famous comedy group did the speaker's contemporaries at Oxford belong to?

• The Three Stooges

• Monty Python

• The Marx Brothers

• Laurel and Hardy

What was the speaker's main reason for choosing acting over academia?

• Desire for fame

• Desire to explore show business

• Interest in traveling

• Fear of the unknown