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I was going to say that writing is about disclosure and acting is about obfuscation, but that's such a little lie. Both… — David Rakoff Copy Share Image
I always have a story in my head that needs to be written, or at least I think I do. But I… — Etgar Keret Copy Share Image
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It's a fact, the majority of films in Hollywood are from the male perspective. And the female characters, very rarely do they… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
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The music I really like to get off on is the old rhythm 'n' blues and rock 'n' roll stuff... that's what… — Van Morrison Copy Share Image
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If anything I try to write something that would be more difficult to film. I tend to see film as competition and… — Chuck Palahniuk Copy Share Image
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Everything is written in my mind, more so due to my lack of vision at this point. After years of vigorous writing,… — Ab-Soul Copy Share Image
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My tombstone would someday read I died keeled over at my computer writing a screenplay or a business plan. — Gabriel Campisi Copy Share Image
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If you like comedy, go home and curl up with Leviticus. The writers of The Onion are handed Leviticus on their first… — Nick Offerman Copy Share Image
You must find the right voice (or voices) for the timbre that can convince a reader to give himself up to you. — Erica Jong Copy Share Image
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It is well to write love letters. There are certain things for which it is not easy to ask your mistress face… — Henri de Regnier Copy Share Image
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