‘At home I felt trapped, powerless to change the dreadful circumstances, and unable to leave. My trips to York provided me with a refuge but they also showed me that there was a way out. All I needed was three decent A Levels. ‘
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‘To write well it’s essential to know who you’re writing for; this is true for any writing genre, from children’s fiction to academic essays. I usually start writing as soon as I am happy with my plan.’
‘I’d never been at ease with the chemistry of theatre. With a film it’s a finished thing regardless of who’s watching it, and I like that; thinking of it, I suppose, more as an artist does of their work. ‘