Join LKJ for an inspiring conversation with Sam Monroe, a charismatic actor and entertainer with an incredible life journey from humble immigrant beginnings to television stardom. Monroe shares his path from being the son of Turkish-Greek Cypriot parents who arrived in the UK with just three pounds, to discovering his passion for acting and writing in school while also excelling as an athlete who had trials with major football clubs like Chelsea and Reading. This episode dives deep into Monroe’s philosophy on storytelling, his love for words as “painting with language,” and his preference for creating romantic, uplifting narratives over darker content. He reveals fascinating behind-the-scenes details about winning the popular TV show Blind Date, including his memorable winning answer that had the audience going wild, while discussing the mental challenges actors face and the importance of having supportive mentors throughout one’s creative journey.