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Shari Sebbens Quotes

Australian - Actress | 1985 -

I've never been one to bow down to people who try to question my identity because I don't fit their mould of what an Aboriginal Australian is supposed to be or look like.

Identity People Look Down Try Never

I was shocked when I moved to Sydney how very few indigenous people I came across. And so when I go to places like Maroubra or Redfern or Waterloo or Erskineville, I feel more at home because of the people I'm around - anywhere I can see a face that reflects someone that looks like my family, I feel much more at home.

Family Home People Face Someone Go

I look forward to the day when indigenous actors can play Hamlet and Ophelia and not just Othello and Desdemona.

Day Forward Look Play Indigenous

I'm a believer, but an unsettled one. I think it has something to do with the fact that my grandmother always told me she would come back and tickle my feet at night time when she passed away. She hasn't gotten me yet. But I keep the blanket over my feet at night, no matter how hot it is.

Time Me Night Feet Think Back

My mum's from Broome, so I'm a saltwater person - Aboriginal people are either freshwater, saltwater or desert mob. So I always feel much more comfortable in close proximity to the beach, even if I'm not necessarily in the water.

Water Beach People Desert Feel More

People look at me and they don't see what they think is a typical Aboriginal.

People Me Think Look See Aboriginal

I definitely take after my dad, looks-wise. But my mum is my greatest inspiration. All the women in my family are amazing. They're hilarious. I love funny people.

Family Funny Love Women People Take

A lot of my identity as an Aboriginal person is about family.

Family Identity Person Aboriginal

It takes a lot of courage as an actor to take time off for family. But family is everything.

Family Courage Time Actor Everything

People look at me, and they don't see what they think is a typical Aboriginal. I always thought I'd be the white person in a black play.

People Me Black Think Thought Look

One of my earliest memories is being backstage at 'Bran Nue Dae' in Darwin when I was about eight. It's such a fun, happy show and a real celebration of being Aboriginal... it felt really great and achievable as a career. It all felt normal.

Memories Great Fun Happy Career

I want to work as hard as I can. But I also want six kids! It takes a lot of courage as an actor to take time off for family. But family is everything.

Work Family Courage Time I Can Want

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