Questions to Ask Yourself

Reece Pocklington

1. Who are you?

I am Reece Edward Pocklington, born on the 11th October 2001.

2. Where are you from? Anything interesting about the city, town or
country I come from?
I am from Maryport, a small town in the Lake District. My town has a lot
of Roman history and the founder of the White Star Line (who built the
Titanic) was born there. Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth are from
small towns right next to mine. The county I come from (Cumbria) is
used as a popular filming location due to the scenic views of mountains
and lakes.

3. Have you travelled anywhere? Any interesting stories?

Yes, my favourite places I’ve travelled to have been New York City,
Rome and Belgium. Nothing particularly interesting happened, but when
we were in New York, my mum saw a truck that sold edibles and thought
it was an ordinary sweet truck, we had to stop her and found it pretty
funny.

4. Tell us a bit about your family – any interesting stories or

characters?
I live with my mum, stepdad and sister. My mum is a bank clerk, my
stepdad owns an auto-repair business, and my sister works with children
with disabilities. Interesting family members include my auntie who went
to school with Mick Jagger – my family became good friends with his
family, my Polish uncle who escaped the Nazis and fled to England, later
marrying my auntie and another uncle of mine who contributed to the
building of the English Channel tunnel. There might also be a chance that
I’m related to the founder of my hometown – Humphrey Pocklington
Senhouse.

5. Do you have any interesting or unusual friends or family friends?

The majority of my friends are musical theatre students, so I tend to get
serenaded quite a lot. I also live with someone who’s uncle was a country
western movie star (Victor McLaglen).

6. What are your hobbies and interests?

I am a community volunteer and in an award-winning mental health
campaign. My hobbies include theatre, sea-cadets, fell walking and
 swimming. I am interested in musicals, old age Hollywood, social
activities and filmmaking.

7. What else in life interests you? What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about experiencing new things and learning. I feel it is
important to go through life and embrace different cultures, places and
lifestyles; I believe this is the key to a good life, where you are aware of
plenty of things that occur in the world and not being blinded by a
straight path to follow.

8. What is your view on life? If you can, give us three words to

summarise this.
Learn, Compassion, Adventure.
What I love design, travelling, cinema, architecture, socialising,
partying, musicians such as Fleetwood Mac, art,
trying new things such as food and drink, classy and
sophisticated vibes, learning different subjects, history
(including family history).
What I hate Spiders, mess, arrogance, stinky smells, mushrooms,
people who say “quid”.
What I fear Spiders, failure, commitment.
What I believe Strive for success and happiness, spread positivity and
kindness. Embrace life for all it has and say yes to as
many opportunities as possible.
What I value Friendships, happiness, peace, art, history, religion,
roles and responsibility, credibility.
What I want A successful career in the industry where I can
contribute to the making of films. Have a good
platform to distribute said films and to live
comfortably surrounded by people I care about.
What I know about How to fulfil roles and contribute to tasks. I also have
good social skills.
People who made a Mum: Raised me well.
difference in my life (and Stevie Nicks: Passion and mindfulness
why) Bette Davis: Strive and determination
Lady Gaga: authenticity
Steven Spielberg: first director I discovered
RuPaul: being comfortable in your own skin and
care-free spirit
Teachers: helped me mould knowledge and interest.
Discoveries and/or news LGBT history such as Stonewall, social justice
events that made a campaigns and movements, religion.
difference in my life
Decisions that made a Taking up theatre and media production – made me
difference in my life realise what I want a career in.
Saying yes to a small community role which opened
the door to rewarding experiences.