“ When Blur first started and we were playing Manchester the Hacienda was the place to go. That was where a lot of exciting stuff was happening and London was pretty dead. Graham Coxon Musician
“ I have family dotted everywhere - Dad's in California; I've got aunts in Scotland and Virginia; family in Kansas City; family in Manchester and London. Hayley Atwell Film Actress
“ I belonged to Stratford Children's Theater when I was a boy growing up in Manchester. Even then, I was always doing character parts. John Mahoney Actor
“ I've missed London so much for its fashion. No disrespect to the girls in Manchester, but some really do look like clones - there's a lot of hair extensions and fake tans. You're free to experiment down here. Kaya Scodelario Actress