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Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending. We've done just what we set out to do. Thanks… — Jim Henson Copy Share Image
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I would recommend that any writer get off their ass at least once and just try it. Directing is a completely different… — Amy Sherman-Palladino Copy Share Image
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