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Failure After Drama School Sparked Fleabag
- Phoebe describes leaving RADA into a void of auditions and no interest, which felt like personal failure.
- That emptiness pushed her to create Fleabag by writing roles she wanted to play.
Getting Cast Against Type At RADA
- Phoebe recounts arguing with RADA's principal and being cast as a transvestite prostitute to 'stretch' her.
- The role, written for her, proved liberating and highlighted miscasting in students' showcases.
Terrible Dates Became Creative Fuel
- Phoebe calls her 20s romantic failures 'glorious' fuel for creativity and comedy.
- She shares a mortifying date where she sang 'At Last' and ruined breakfast vibes.