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There are always reasons for people's behaviour, and it's easy just to dismiss them and assume that we already know their story, especially if they're no good at showing their emotions. Life gives you all these knocks, it's so easy to form a shell to protect yourself. I've done it myself.

From Kate Dickie

I'm usually in jammies and slippers by 8 P.M.

From Kate Dickie

I turn into a crying, hysterical maniac when I see a spider. It's pathetic.

From Kate Dickie

I don't feel drawn to lightness, I need something more. I feel that - oh, I hate saying this, it sounds so wanky - but I feel a real urge to give voices to people we don't usually hear from in real life.

From Kate Dickie