Naomie Harris Quotes
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I love make-up and the process of transforming my face for a night out, but I definitely don't believe in wearing it every day. I think it's really important to be comfortable with the way you look without it.
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When you go somewhere like Kenya and you see how the children don't have pencils and pens, and all of these things are considered luxuries, and what a privilege they see education as and how hungry they are to learn, I wanted to give my brother and sister long lectures. That definitely stayed with me.
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My mum believes in me almost more than I believe in myself.
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Make-up is an extension of your clothes.
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Kids should be naughty and go through that rebellious phase I didn't have.
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I know a lot of actors who get a part and then they dissect it and they want to change it and they want to add stuff. I'm always amazed and so impressed by actors who do that.
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The wonderful thing about drama school is that it stretches you in a way the industry doesn't.
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There are certain expectations that are put on you as a child actor, but mainly it's just turn up and say your lines with a lot of energy and a cute smile.
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Your boss is only human and just wants the best from you.
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I think there's nothing more amazing than helping people every day.
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I love Africa.
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As a society we should be encouraging people out of the debt-culture mindset, not promoting it.
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I've never been that person who wants a Rolls Royce or wants to live in a mansion or what have you.
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I don't think I have the assets to play the more traditional Bond Girl.
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The Windrush era is a very important part of British history as it helps us understand how and why we became the multicultural society we are today, and also helps us understand the history of race relations in this country.
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The ethos of most films is that you make a film, you exploit the community, you exploit the environment, and it's OK because you made a great film, you know?
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We eat food all the time and don't really understand what goes into something like bread.
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Everybody struggles with being an oddball. It's tough trying to fit in when you're a kid; then you become an adult and you think, 'I'm just going to be myself and either they accept it or they don't.' But you know what? I like me, and that's the most important thing.
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To have the kind of success I have had is really amazing, and I am incredibly grateful.
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You don't need to follow trends to be stylish.
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Actors need steely determination. It's a tough profession with plenty of knocks along the way. You have to be very determined and never take 'no' for an answer.
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Hollywood 'friends' are only after one thing. They're looking out for the next big thing, and they don't want to miss out on you just in case.
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I was brought up in Britain, and I'm very proud of my Britishness and my culture.
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I love doing a film with a new bunch of people.