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The speaker says they tried drama school, decided they were not suited to acting, and changed direction to art school instead. It suggests a straightforward decision to leave one path after recognizing it was not a good fit.
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Originally said in English.
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About Prue Leith
Dame Prudence Margaret Leith is a South African and British restaurateur, broadcaster, cookery writer, businesswoman, television personality, novelist, chef, and former university chancellor. She is best known as Prue Leith. Her work spans food, media, and writing. She has built a public career around cooking and cookery publishing, while also appearing on television and working in business. As a novelist and broadcaster, she is known for communicating clearly and practically, with a reputation shaped by her long presence in British public life.
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