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Michaela Coel On 'Misfits' And 'I May Destroy You'

Writer and actor <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelaCoel">Michaela Coel</a> wrote, created and starred in HBO series I May Destroy You, which is up for nine Emmy nominations. Her new book, <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250843449">Misfits: A Personal Manifesto</a>, is out this week. She talks to Sam about why she champions misfits like herself, I May Destroy You's basis on her trauma, and how her spirituality has shifted over time. You can follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NPRItsBeenAMin">@NPRItsBeenAMin</a> and email us at <a href="mailto:samsanders@npr.org">samsanders@npr.org</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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