I Wasn’t Cool And I Wasn’t A Nerd

At primary school I behaved terribly.
I was always in trouble, always causing trouble.
When I went to Tonbridge I just continued along the same path.
Anything I could do to rebel, I would.
At the age of eleven I was about 6ft tall and my voice had completely broken.
That caused problems.
I was this gangly, spotty, very unattractive kid.
I wasn’t cool and I wasn’t a nerd.
I didn’t even want to fit in with anyone.
I’ve never tried to find my real parents.
I’m very grateful to my Mum and Dad for adopting me – they’re completely incredible people.
It was my dad who encouraged me to question everything, to forge my own path, to think, to read.
I always felt it was my right to question everything.
(Dan Stevens)