Quotes from Ashley Walters

I go away to places in Europe or America and I feel uncomfortable; I can't wait to get home.

You think being a man is being strong, being hard, knowing how to defend yourself. But being a man is about learning how to walk away.

I was stabbed in the neck when I was 15.

Drake is involved heavily, and they're kind of working away to find the right home for 'Top Boy,' whether that be Netflix, whether it be on TV, whether it be Amazon, I don't know.

You know, I have got quite a husky, gritty voice which people say - even when I'm talking nicely - does sound a bit rough.

So Solid was more to me about the camaraderie, the unit between me and the other boys.

There was a long period where every time someone was shot or stabbed the BBC would call me. I started to think, 'I'm an actor and a musician, I don't want to be a politician or a spokesperson.'

I stayed well clear of roles like 'Top Boy' for years before I did it, but I had to do it because the script was amazing. It was the most authentic thing that I've ever read when it comes to that sort of life.

I didn't actually rob anyone but once I was kidnapped by two older boys for half a day and they were trying to get me to steal or mug someone.

My stepfather's nickname for me was Squarehead.

It would be beautiful to be able to walk up and down Peckham still, because I love it; it's where I grew up. But it just doesn't work. There are a lot of people who love you but there's jealousy too.

I have been saying to my agent and my wife for many, many months that I am going to be James Bond one day. I hope I'm not too 'street' for it.

My mother was - and is - a very strong woman; very strict. She was a serious mum; a feared parent.

It's important for people to listen and take time to watch what's going on in these shows, especially the ones like 'Top Boy' that are painting an accurate picture.

Drake revived 'Top Boy,' if I'm honest with you. You've got to give him a lot of credit.

I grew up on an estate in Peckham.

I was angry when I was young, but I was never really that violent. I hardly ever fought, mainly because I wasn't very good at it.

But I'm quite liberal as a dad.