I never get used to the red carpets and premieres, to be honest, but when you’re walking down the red carpet promoting stories such as ‘Mabo,’ it means everything to me. Deborah Mailman Read Quote
Some people think that there aren’t many Aboriginal actors around, and if there are, they’re not that good. It’s stupid. There’s such an incredible pool of talent out there, and they’re still coming out of drama schools. People just need to take a leap of faith. Deborah Mailman Read Quote
Because I’ve got an AFI award, I feel there is a certain expectation when I walk into a room, you know, that ‘That Deb Mailman must know something!’ But I’m just as nervous with every experience. I still doubt whether or not I can pull something off. I still think, ‘When is the review going to come along that says Deb Mailman’s not very good?’ Deborah Mailman Read Quote
Behind my door at home, that’s when I’m relaxed, and that’s when I can allow the emotions or whatever – to feel just what I want to feel – so a lot of people don’t know me in that respect. I need a bit of space, a bit of a place to come home to and not have to pretend or perform anymore, where I’m just myself. Deborah Mailman Read Quote
Both ‘Mabo’ and ‘The Sapphires’ have been significant roles because it’s about my people. They are celebratory stories, on top of allowing people to understand our history. Deborah Mailman Read Quote
I’m not a girly girl, never have been. I really admire those who love to frock up. Deborah Mailman Read Quote
I’m not a hugely social person. Obviously there’s a big part of the job that requires that as actors, but it’s not the most comfortable for me. I’m a homebody. I don’t go out. My life is work and family. There’s not a lot in between. That’s how I like it. Deborah Mailman Read Quote
I was big as a kid, very overweight. That caused a lot of insecurities for me growing up, and on top of that, I didn’t like the idea of big crowds. I found it quite frightening. I enjoy the company of people who I know, and I’m probably still like that today. Deborah Mailman Read Quote
I grew up with horses and cattle, running around on dirt hills with this real sense of space. We didn’t have neighbours – well, the nearest ones were kilometres away. Deborah Mailman Read Quote
