In A Different Man, Adam Pearson finally gets to show his range

You’re in the process of becoming someone who ticks both of those boxes you mentioned – having a disfigurement and being famous. How do you feel about that?I’ve really shafted myself there, haven’t I? But it gives me a sort of dominion over it – I’ve done it to myself. With regards to that, I’ve made a very deliberate point of surrounding myself with decent people who can steer me well and rein in the wrecking ball that could potentially be Adam Pearson. My mum keeps me grounded, and one of my good friends, Monica, keeps me grounded. When I got back from the New York premiere I walked into the local bar to a hero’s welcome, and then Monica just casually reminded me that she didn’t give a fuck. So cheers for that, Monica. Keep me humble. Need that.I’d imagine becoming famous for you has also entailed answering a lot of the same questions over and over again about disability and disfigurement – is that annoying, or necessary?I think it’s kind of necessary – we don’t…