I am a sex worker and comfortable with it. Some say this makes me an interesting person. Others are shocked by the number of friends and acquaintances that know what I do. Some even regard me as brave. I came to the UK longer than I want to remember, on my own, diving into the unknown. I had many jobs; most bad, some nasty, a few were OK, none well paid. I am good at most things men are not meant to do, my ability at it has given me more recognition than my intellect ever did, although I think the latter is better, and still want to be a rock star. All I aim is to achieve happiness because in the end that’s the only success that is worth such name.
If you could only eat one 'Penny Sweet' for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I much prefer savoury.
What is one common misconception about the sex industry you would like to change?
That we are all forced into it and are disgusted by it.
What is one thing you would like people to know about sex work?
That some of us enjoy it.
Is this your first time working in theatre? What's it been like?
No, it has been great.
Descibe the See Me Now rehearsal room vibes in three words (or emojis).
Energy, synergy, fun.
What did you want to be growing up?
Film director or Rock star, and I still want to.
If days were 28 hours long, what would you do with the 4 extra hours?
I want to think I would write more, but probably I would waste them surfing the net or listening to nonsensical people.
What's your favourite song and why?
'Love me till I die' (Prom night 1980). It's the perfect piece of music. The lyrics are rubbish though. It's groovy, uplifting and makes me feel good. Better than Prozac!
What's your favourite play or movie you've ever seen?
Helsinki Napoli (an obscure German film from the 1908s). Law of Desire.
If you could have one supernatural power which would you choose and why?
Ruling other's minds with mine.
Do you think you will want to continue being involved in theatre after this production?
Sure!!!
Ric London stars in See Me Now which runs 11 Feb - 4 Mar in the Young Vic's Maria. Tickets for this production are all sold out but you are welcome to join our returns queues from an hour before each performance. Find more information on See Me Now here.
