Mr Broomfield - Although it was a long time ago and I don't remember this time in my life very well, there is always someone that sticks in my mind and it is Mr Broomfield, my year four teacher. I remember that he was such a caring man, who taught me a lot about not being afraid to be different. When I was in my early years, I was slightly ahead academically, so I was a bit of trouble child because I never saw the need to do work, but Mr Broomfield taught me that I have to keep working to stay ahead. I was also a very hyper and weird child and I always kind of knew I was different to other children, but he never treated me any different, instilling in my mind that it's okay to be a bit weird. I owe a lot of my self confidence to this man and it is a massive shame that he was taken from this world to early, as he could have shown so many people the things he taught me.
Mr Shaw - Another teacher that I have fond memories of is my old music teacher Mr Shaw. I am not a musical person, so it may seem odd that he had such a impact on my life, but he did. Mr Shaw was different to other teachers, because with him, it always felt like he actually gave a damn about YOU. Not just the you the pupil, but the you the person. He made me realise things about myself that I never understood. He also is responsible for the spark that lead me to where I am now. I remember sitting in his office in year nine talking about my options and I told him that day that I wanted to be an actor. And he told me, that in order to do that, I would probably have to act, so for two years he pushed me to get experience and get involved and thanks to him, I have experience. I remember the last thing he said to me, about a month before he passed; I was thinking about auditioning for a pantomime at the local theatre, but I still had doubts about whether or not I was good enough and he told me "Go for it. You have to believe in yourself or you'll never get anywhere".
Stuart Spendlow - Now Stuart was one of the first people to give me a break in my hometown outside of school. He cast me as Friar Tuck in the local pantomime. I was 16 at the time and the things that Stuart taught me were extremely important, because at that time, I was starting to think bout my future. Stuart made me the most confident I had ever been in my life, because he never once judged me, even when I messed up all he ever did what encourage me to get back up and try again. He also helped me out whenever I was having trouble with family or friends. He also helped me through dealing with the death of Mr Shaw and kept me positive and gave me something to fight for. But most importantly he made me feel like somebody cared about me and that somebody believed in me and that is why I have his message to me framed on my bedroom wall.
Ms Walton - Now Ms Walton is possibly the most important person in my life because she saved me so many times that I can't even count. She was always there for me whenever I needed help, whether it be personal or work. She like all the others believed in me and that gave me comfort, because it meant that I could do anything I wanted. She was a friend when I needed advice and a teacher when I needed a push. I remember one time, I was having a terrible time at school and I was ready to lash out and I knew that there was one place in that entire school that I felt safe and that was her room. She, on that day, made me realise that people that say horrible things are the ones that need help, because they lash out at the people they want to be like. In those two years I had terrible lows and the only thing that kept me sane, were theatre and her words of wisdom.
Aaron Kenyon(my brother from another mother)- I met Aaron at university this past year and although we were just friends at the start of the year, we have grown so close that I can honestly call him a brother. I know that I can talk to him about anything and I know that he will listen and help me. If anything the best thing about our relationship is that we are honest with each other, there is no crap. We've learnt so much about each other and I know that this guy is one of the best guys in the world and he deserves a lot more than a shout out in a blog for everything he has had to endure. I can't wait for many more years with my brother from another mother.
There are many more I could list, John Hewer for being an amazing director/friend and making theatre the best experience ever. My family for always letting me do what I want and supporting me in everything I do. My friends, old and new, to name a few Ashley Standland (a great friend of whom I've had some brilliant times with and who actually told me about my first audition), Ollie Ewin (who not only was a great friend through sixth form, but is now with me at uni still having a laugh), Helen Crawshaw (We have a great relationship and I always enjoy being in her company because she's ace), Sophie Grundy (There is a photo at the bottom which sums us up), there are so many more. You guys are always there making life enjoyable. Malcolm Raeburn for teaching me so much about the industry I want to enter. Emily Bowman for helping me achieve so many things as well as always being there.
I am blessed to have had and still have these people in my life because they have made me into a strong independent and confident person with dreams as big as the universe and an attitude the chase them.
Oh and here's that photo, seeing as I couldn't find the words for our friendship:
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