I Was Brought Up In A World

My First Agent Dissuaded Me From Calling Myself 'cumberbatch.' I Had Six Months Of Not Very Productive Time With Her, So I Changed Agents. The New One Said, 'why Aren't You Using Your Family Name? It's A Real Attention-grabber.' I Worried, 'how Much Is It Going To Cost To Put My Name In Lights?' But Then I Decided That's Not My Problem.

Cumberbatch - It Sounds Like A Fart In A Bath, Doesn't It? What A Fluffy Old Name. I Can Never Say It On A Monday Morning. When I Became An Actor, Mum Wasn't Keen On Me Keeping It.

Talking About Class Terrifies Me. There Is No Way Of Winning.

I Drag A Lot Of Stuff Round With Me That I Don't Need.

It's Always Important To Have The Blessing.