Ricardo P. Lloyd

"I want to speak up about representation in the industry because it is important. My experience has been hard coming up. I was naive and didn't know about the systemic stuff that still continues today and having experienced it, I know there's a need for change and I want to be a voice for that."

"Faith has enabled me to survive in this business: faith in God through Christ Jesus. I trust in him that he has a purpose regarding my life and career, and he knows what is best for me. I also need to have faith in myself, my abilities, my value. I have business skill-sets to help me create my own work. I no longer want to just survive, but thrive. I’m also trying to help other people who come from where I come from."

"I want to tell stories that reflect people from all walks of life."

"When I was younger, I used to dress up as police officers and firefighters, and on other occasions would imitate Bob Marley and Michael Jackson, who were both musical inspirations of mine."

"On growing up, as quoted by The Jamaica Gleaner, , October 30, 2021."

"You have people like Marcus Rashford who is part of our generation. He's seen a need and is using his voice. A lot of us are rising up to create change for ourselves.""

"On combatting the inequalities in the system, as quoted by My london, , October 28, 2020."

"When you exclude a child, you are essentially saying they're not good enough for society. A lot of my peers who have been excluded ended up in prison or dead."

"On the effects of school exclusions as spoken on ITV News london, , October 25, 2019."