How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Dame Harriet Walter - ‘I wish I’d had all this attention when I was 40’
Jan 29, 2025
Dame Harriet Walter, an Olivier and Emmy-award-winning actress known for her roles in 'Killing Eve' and 'Ted Lasso', reflects on her storied career and the struggles she faced in the acting world. She shares humorous anecdotes about audition rejections and the complexities of embodying iconic characters. Walter also opens up about her battles with anorexia, loneliness, and her complicated relationship with food. Finally, she discusses the bittersweet nature of fame, revealing her desire for deeper fulfillment beyond recognition.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Behind the Curtain: A Journey of an Acclaimed Actress
01:51 • 19min
Secrets of the Past
20:45 • 7min
Navigating Rejection and Identity in the Arts
27:56 • 17min
Navigating Loneliness and Food Struggles
45:03 • 6min
The Complexity of Anorexia and the Role of Distraction
51:11 • 2min
The Complexity of Fame and Fulfillment
52:50 • 2min