So at the age of 17, Mr. Wilson secretly auditioned in England and came back with his letter of acceptance at London's Drama Centre, which specialized in Method Acting.

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Each time, the acceptance letter came as part of a thick package with fat brochures and congratulatory notes.

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Last week, she received an acceptance letter from the New York Academy of Art.

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