It would be extraordinary if the BBC were to make me the first black 'Doctor Who;' it would be extraordinary.

You have to have a certain single-mindedness if you want to reach the top of the profession, and I'm not sure if I've got that cold-eyed egomania that perhaps is needed to get to the top. So as long as I can keep paying the mortgage and keep myself interested, I'll be happy.

When I was in South Africa, I went for dinner with some friends, and I knew more about their history than they did - it just hasn't been told.

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