Culture

 Actors, musicians, comedians and writers: Square Mile interviews some of the biggest names on the scene – from upstarts to legends

Common for Square Mile

“My friends embraced me for being unique.” Talking music and manhood with the legendary Common

by Iman Amrani

With an Oscar, Emmy and three Grammys, Common is one Tony away from EGOT status. Yet his greatest legacy may be the example of manhood he offers

The Wolf of Wall Street

How to con friends and manipulate people

Comedian Christopher Hall:

Christopher Hall: “I posted, and everything changed.”

Sepideh Kaav

Sepideh Kaav: “We need more women saying what they actually think”

Chris Cantrill

Chris Cantrill: “They’re all deranged misfits, and it’s brilliant”

Sam C Wilson

Sam C Wilson: “I’m late to the party but I’ve arrived”

Evaldas Karosas

Evaldas Karosas: “Sometimes I play dumb to be more likeable”

Mark Strong for Square Mile

“We have a tradition of bad guys.” Mark Strong: actor, gentleman, legend

Jess Robinson

Jess Robinson: “Doing impressions helped me find my own voice.”

Carla Woodcock

Carla Woodcock: “Don’t get stupid tattoos!”

Alex Iwobi

“I’m not afraid to express myself” | Alex Iwobi is a certified baller

Bilal Zafar

Bilal Zafar: “I never expected to get so much attention”