Drama and me: Sharon D. Clarke

What is your occupation?

I am an actor and singer.

Where did you study/train?

I attended a local dance school: The Ivy Travers Dance School near Stamford Hill. I performed in my first show at Bow Civic Centre with Ivy's troupe aged six, and loved it from the off. I went to Anna Scher Theatre School from 14 to 18 and had a brief stint in the Saturday Singing Classes with Roy at Italia Conti.

What's been the proudest moment of your career so far?

I was in Kwik Save shopping with my mum and heard a little voice behind me saying ‘Boo! Mummy, Boo!’ His mum said ‘Don't be silly Baby’ but he insisted ‘Boo! Boo!’ I turned around and told his mum he was right. He had recognised my voice from an animation series. We had a lovely chat and sang a couple of songs from the show.