In many ways, a degree in the history of ideas is the ideal training for an aspiring writer.
Anne FortierBillions of people have seen and been influenced by movies in the short history of this industry.
Conrad HallMy dad was a diplomat and after living in America, where I was born, he was posted to Cairo.
Arabella WeirMy dad is kind of a rascal, like in a Dickensian sense. He just goes from career to career.
Benjamin WalkerAll the learnin' my father paid for was a bit o' birch at one end and an alphabet at the other.
George EliotMy dad keeps referring to me playing the piano when he's trying to teach me something in archery.
Miranda LeekDad loved movies, and I grew up with British comedy. My ultimate favourite is Peter Sellers.
Mike MyersMy Dad was from Liverpool, and he picked it up in the army. He'd often come out with this stuff.
Mike MyersMy dad is truly the person who always made me believe in myself, to appreciate that I was smart.
Wendy Davis