"We can put fear of the future in front of us to block us, or behind us to drive us forward. I feel like telling all the people who look like me to start trying to write. You don't know it's possible because it's not often in front of you."
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Michaela Coel is a groundbreaking British actress, writer, and director renowned for her unflinching storytelling and powerful performances. Born on October 1, 1987, in London to Ghanaian parents, Coel first gained recognition for her acclaimed series *Chewing Gum*, which she created, wrote, and starred in, showcasing her unique voice and perspective. Her monumental work, *I May Destroy You*, earned her an international audience and critical acclaim, solidifying her legacy as a formidable force in the entertainment industry and a champion of authentic narratives.
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"When you've got African parents, you go to uni, do finance, and go into accounting. But I'm not good with systems. I dropped out in my final year of college to become a Christian poet. Then went back to do my A-levels and went to uni in Birmingham to do political science and theology. I lasted 12 weeks."
Michaela Coel
"'Chewing Gum' is a sitcom set on an estate in east London. Its central character is a girl from a Pentecostal background who decides to embark on a more worldly lifestyle - it's about adolescence 10 years too late. In my dreams, everybody is watching it, finding out about my world and realising it's not what they imagined. That it's not terrifying."
Michaela Coel"Now I'm steeped in this world, I keep thinking going to the theatre every week is normal, but there's a whole world of people who don't go at all. I wrote 'Chewing Gum Dreams' for them - I'd love them to come."
Michaela Coel
"The first time I got into astrology was being in New York. I was like, 'Oh, this is a real thing here!' Now, I'll Google what your sign is and what my sign is to see the predictions of friendship, and I find that really cool. But that's the most I know."
Michaela Coel