Olivia Colman: "You can't fake it as a charity patron, even if you're an actor"

The Broachurch actor talks to Anna Isaac about her role at anti-domestic violence charity Tender

“I am just an actor – all I do is I memorise someone else’s words and tart around,” says Olivia Colman, Bafta-award-winning actor and patron for anti-domestic violence charity Tender.

Within a few minutes of interviewing her, the self-deprecation that Colman is known for is revealed. “Some actors know much more [than me] but I’m aware of my limitations,” she tells me. But, perhaps this is what makes her an effective charity patron.

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from Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1NuIZHH