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NH: That’s one of the fantastic perks of
the job. It was also great shooting in Lon-
don at Pinewood Studios because of all its
history. So many of the 007 movies were
filmed there, as well as classics by everyone
from Marilyn Monroe to Jack Nicholson to
Martin Scorcese. It’s like working on hal-
lowed ground. So, I felt a responsibility to
make sure I did as good a job as I possibly
could.
KW: Ilene Proctor says: Naomie, your
story is one of fortitude and survival under
difficult emotional circumstances that many
can relate to. You must feel that becoming a
Bond girl is a major “I told you so!” to all
those that made you feel like an outsider.
NH: Not anymore, actually. I think what
Ilene’s referring to is the fact that I was bul-
lied at school as a child. When I started out
in the profession, it was definitely about
proving that I was worthy, but after achiev-
ing a certain amount of success, I realized I
didn’t have to prove anything to anybody.
So, I let go of that feeling a long time ago.
Instead, this is now about my own journey
and for me to enjoy for myself.
KW: The bookworm Troy Johnson ques-
tion: What was the last book you read?
NH: “How to Leave Twitter” by Grace
Dent.
KW: When you look in the mirror, what
do you see?
NH: Wow! I usually look in my eyes to
tell the truth of how I’m feeling that day.
always looking for the comfiest place to lie
down, like a cat.
KW: The Ling-Ju Yen question: What is
your earliest childhood memory?
NH: I don’t remember my childhood very
well at all, but my earliest memory is hold-
ing a man’s hand as I was walking down the
street at about 1½. I can still remember the
shoes I was wearing, but I don’t know who
the man was or what the memory relates to.
KW: The Judyth Piazza question: What
key quality do you believe all successful
people share?
NH: Determination, and they won’t take
“no” for any answer.
KW: The Uduak Oduok question: Who is
your favorite fashion designer?
NH: I have a lot of them. I really like
Roland Moret, Alexander McQueen and
Marios Schwab, a young British designer.
KW: What is your favorite dish to cook?
NH: Shepherd’s pie, which is a classic
British dish. But my version reflects my
Jamaican roots, because I add jerk to it as
well.
KW: If you could have one wish instant-
ly granted, what would that be for?
NH: World peace! Yeah… it would be
nice if everyone could get on with each
other a bit more.
KW: The Kerry Washington question: If
you were an animal, what animal would you
be?
NH: A cat, definitely because I’m very
independent and very comfort-loving. I’m
KW: Attorney Bernadette Beekman asks:
What is your favorite charity?
NH: A charity in Sierra Leone called
Hands for Africa. They provide prosthetic
arms and legs for amputees who’ve lost
limbs in the civil war due to the trade in
conflict diamonds.
KW: The Michael Ealy question: If you
could meet any historical figure, who would
it
be?
NH: It would definitely be Jesus, because I
would love to know some of his answers as
to why we’re here.
KW: What advice do you have for anyone
who wants to follow in your footsteps?
NH: I would say only be an actress if you
genuinely feel the calling, because it’s a
tough profession. Only do it, if you don’t
want to do anything else. And know that it’s
a tough journey with a lot of rejection along
the way. You have to have a lot of self-
belief.
KW: The Pastor Alex Kendrick question:
Naomie Harris starred in the James
Bond 007 movie “Skyfall”
When do you feel the most content?
NH: When I have finished a job, done all
the promotion, and it’s been received well.
Then I can allow myself the luxury of a
break, and chilling out with my family and
friends, and taking a nice break knowing
I’ve done a good job.
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