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“I don't feel that I'm a role model. I'm just me. If people want to look up to me then that's their business. I'm not perfect and I don't consider myself to be a role model. But to be honest, I'd much rather my kids look up to me than look up to some rock star who gets off jail more times than is even funny.”

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Noel Clarke

Noel Clarke is a British actor, screenwriter, and director, born on December 6, 1975. He gained widespread recognition for his role as C-3PO in the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Clarke is not only known for his acting skills but also for his contributions as a screenwriter and director, with a unique style that has won over audiences. more

“You'll never see me in any of the tabloids because I've made a conscious effort to stay out of that. I'm not interested in fame. I'm interested in hard work and letting my work speak for what I do. I've been in high-profile shows but you don't see stories on me because I don't go out and court them.”

Speak Effort Hard Work Fame Conscious Not Interested

Author:Noel Clarke

“As an actor, director or writer you never want to be doing one thing. To show that diversity and be able to do more than one thing, and to play different characters, is part of the job that I'm supposed to do. Hopefully, I can continue doing that.”

Different Character Diversity Hopefully

Author:Noel Clarke

“When people say to me: "Oh don't worry, if one door closes another one opens..." If one door closes for me, go through the window - I'm not interested in waiting around for people to give me opportunities. I try and make things happen and if I am given opportunities I take them and work harder.”

People Giving Trying Opportunity Waiting Worry Hard Work Window Things Happen Not Interested Work Harder

Author:Noel Clarke

“I would say to any young black , if you get a job and you're asked to work 100%, then you work 125% and don't complain about it. The moment you complain about it, then you don't really want to work. Always do more than you're asked to do and you'll get far in life - and that applies to all youth.”

Moments Black Youth Complaining

Author:Noel Clarke