“My grandfather was the king of a region in western Nigeria, where I ha...” — David Oyelowo Quote

“My grandfather was the king of a region in western Nigeria, where I had the privilege to live for seven years while growing up. But what we think of as royalty in the U.K. is very different to royalty in Nigeria: if you were to throw a stone there, you would hit about 30 princes.”

“One of the skills you have to master in theater is the ability to make the audience believe that things that aren't there are there - just like when you're acting against CGI. Also, in a theater, the people in the back row can't see the whites of your eyes. Or your lips moving as you deliver dialogue.”

“My grandfather was facing this terror, my parents, myself.”

“My grandfather was like a father figure to me.”

“My grandfather has a big influence on me; without him, I wouldn't be where I am now.”