Interviewee: Phoebe Talbot (date of birth unknown). Selima: Hello, Phoebe. My name’s Selima and I’m a social worker. Do you know what that means? Phoebe: Why is you wearing a scarf on you’s head? Selima: [laughs] Haven’t you seen ladies wearing these before? Phoebe: No. Selima: It just means I’m a Muslim, okay? Do you know what a Muslim is? Phoebe: No. Selima: It means I believe in God and I call him Allah. Phoebe: I believe in God. Selima: And what do you call him? Phoebe: God. Selima: [laughs] That’s nice and simple [pauses] so can you tell me your name? Phoebe: You’s already said it. Selima: I just want to check I’ve got it right. Phoebe: It’s Phoebe. P.H.O.E.B.E. Selima: Excellent. Phoebe: Not phobia. P.H.O.B.I.A. That’s when you’s scared of stuff. Selima: That’s great spelling, Phoebe. Who taught you to do that? Phoebe: Gigi. Selima: Your big sister? Phoebe: She teached me to read as well but it’s shhhh. Selima: You’re putting your finger on your lips, Phoebe.
