Julie Walters owns a farm somewhere in Sussex, Bernie Dawes our late programme seller extroadinaire's son used to work for her.
To be honest the list of stars of stage and screen who have resided in this part of the world over the years, is virtually endless.
Sally certainly does still live in Sussex, her two boys play for AFC Vardenians at Withdean, she is a regular spectator. and came to watch them at Horsham YMCA in an away game last season.
Maisie Adam of standup fame, along with her mate Zoe Lyons, both Brightonians.
Actresses Amanda Redman and Lesley Manville, both ex Hove Grammar school girls of a similar age.
Good to see this thread brought back from the doldrums after seven years in exile.
Are we talking Sussex born and bred here? There are a lot of theatricals living in the county who weren't necessarily born here.