21 Quotes by Shari Sebbens

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

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

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.

'Gods of Wheat Street' has been described as an Aboriginal 'Neighbours' or 'Home and Away.' But on set, we were calling it 'Black to the Rafters.'

I'm attracted to strong female roles: females that aren't necessarily defined by their relationships with men.

I've trained myself not to put too much emphasis on awards, only because I never got into acting to win an award.

Stage is definitely my home first and foremost - I still feel like I'm yet to earn my stripes on set.

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.

I've only auditioned for one non-culturally specific role. I went through drama school and studied classic texts and played lead roles in 'Measure for Measure' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest' alongside a very culturally diverse group of acting students. But as soon as we graduate and enter the industry, all of those roles fall away.