16 Quotes by Marianne Jean-Baptiste

I wanted to be a barrister for a long time.

I love the mountains, the light. I'm a real light junkie.

If you think about it, I made history. Not only was I the first black British woman to be nominated for an Oscar, I was the first black British person.

I don't think children have competed with my career, they have clarified it. My children ground me. They make me honest.

Britain is no longer totally a white place where people ride horses, wear long frocks, and drink tea. The national dish is no longer fish and chips, it's curry.

Religion has nothing to do with spirituality.

I love a bit of passion.