‘I have a spotlight now. People listen to me.’ John Connors on life after his viral speech

John Connors won best actor at the Irish Film and Television Awards recently.

and used his acceptance speech to address a number of issues including discrimination against Travellers, suicide and how creativity saved his life.

He speaks with Guardian journalist Iman Amrani about class, his journey into acting and what he plans to do next.Warning: contains strong languageIn the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the Roi, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the Us, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.

In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international suicide helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org. 

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