The best experience is life experience.

Lady BirdandBooksmartstarBeanie Feldsteinboth werked and worked for her new role in the filmHow to Build a Girl.

Like, she actually worked out of a storefront, specifically a Wolverhampton, England storefront.

How To Build a Girl

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I was shaking like a kid on the first day of school, she added.

I was like, kindly dont make me go in!'

But it was worth it.

Clearly, an English accent was necessary.

Feldstein admits the entire process was extremely daunting.

I never thought of myself as a brave person before, she said.

I just didnt associate with that.

And then, after we wrapped, I thought, Maybe Im a little bit brave.'

As for the accent, lovely was Feldsteins key.