Joe Locke speaks fondly of Manx upbringing in British GQ interview
The actor describes growing up on the island as 'honestly great', recalling school at Ballakermeen and local favourites such as chips, cheese and gravy.
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Manx actor Joe Locke has spoken warmly about his childhood on the island in an in-depth new interview with British GQ, according to Manx Radio.
Locke described growing up here as “honestly great”, Manx Radio reported. The broadcaster also quoted him on how close the coast always feels: “Every window you look out of, you can see the sea.”
In the interview he talks about his schooldays at Ballakermeen and about being on the island during the pandemic. He also discusses his history of petitioning the government over Syrian refugees.
According to Manx Radio, the piece introduces GQ readers to some Manx traditions and superstitions, as well as island staples, chips, cheese and gravy among them.
He is due to play Jasper, a student, in the upcoming British thriller Black Church Bay.
The full interview has been published by British GQ.
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