In primary school I was exposed to drama; I had this itch t… - Thembsie Matu

" "
In primary school I was exposed to drama; I had this itch to perform. I knew then I would be an actress one day. When Gibson Kente brought one of his shows to town I was convinced it was my calling. I turned and said to my uncle 'this is what I'm going to do, Act!' He shouted at me, saying I'm crazy because how will this acting thing pay for my livelihood. He maintained it was a not a real job

Thembsie Matu

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Thembsie Matu

Nomathemba 'Thembisile' Matu (born 1966), also known as Thembsie Matu, is a South African actress and television presenter. She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as Tshisa, Rockville and The Queen.

All quotes from Thembsie Matu Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Thembsie Matu:

Tracey Ullman Jim Gaffigan Jimmy Carr Nathan Lane Jerry Seinfeld

Additional quotes by Thembsie Matu

But the crowd loved me and I have since decided stand-up is something I will do one day

I tap into three different personas to bring out the best of the character. I look at people I know. The cheeky aunties who take no nonsense and those women who think they are up there when they are not. I improvise on set too

I'm born this way. People may be surprised though that in reality I am rather quiet - still funny, but quiet

In primary school I was exposed to drama; I had this itch to perform. I knew then I would be an actress one day. When Gibson Kente brought one of his… - Thembsie Matu

About Thembsie Matu

Go Premium

Additional quotes by Thembsie Matu

Enhance Your Quote Experience