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•How would you describe Benvolio in 3 words?
"I can't do 3 words but I'll give it a shot??
I'd say he loves romeo,
he's a grumpy old man, a little aggressive
but an old romantic at heart"
 
•What would be Benvolio's favourite past time?
"A large glass of Red wine.
He's defiantly a bit of a wino"
 
•What does Benvolio think of
the home and what happens around him?
"He tolerates it and he knows that he
has to put up with it to keep the peace.
He keeps himself to himself and
can see exactly what is going on around him"

•What does Benvolio think of Tybalt?
"He dislikes him because that's the way it's always been.
He thinks he's too aggressive and
knows that he's on a short fuse.
He scraps unnecessarily and is above himself "

•Who would you love to work with?
"There's lots of people however
I would love to work with Paul Schofield.
That would be great"

•"Can you tell me a little about your disability?"
"It started only about a year and a half ago.
My right arm started to get slower and
then my fingers started loosing feeling.
It's from torn muscles in my shoulders and
the rotary cap muscle.
It's got some fancy name but I can't remember"
 
•"Is it a problem for you?"
"Not really? It's just harder
getting dressed and an effort lifting"
 
•"What was your childhood ambition?"
"I wanted to be a singer in the South of France.
I don't know why but it sounded so glamorous
to roam for place to place in the sun.
That kind of cool nightclub singer/ giggalo character.
Soon after I realised that
I wanted to be an actor and always followed that"

•"So was it always plain sailing or
have you had any interesting jobs in the mean time?"
"I had to drive around in a van promoting Durex!
It was very embarrassing for me and other people.
It was a very taboo subject at the time and
nobody knew what to say or do?
Quite funny really"
 
•"So is that a downside of being an actor? Unemployment?"
"The positives are being able to remain
individual and be able to dictate your own life.
I have been very lucky in my career but yes,
it is hard to make a living
and also get the recognition that you deserve.
You're always at the beckon call of others"