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# J. M. DeMatteis

(1953)   Screenwriter

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J. M. DeMatteis is a screenwriter.

## Quick Facts About J. M. DeMatteis

Born December 15, 1953

Profession Screenwriter

## About J. M. DeMatteis

comics writer... \| John Marc DeMatteis is an American writer of comic books, television, film, and novels. He is known for psychologically and spiritually driven stories that dive deep into the human heart and mind.

##  Quotes by J. M. DeMatteis

> [Ultimately, any character you write - no matter how fantastic or alien - is an extension of yourself. When our characters reflect…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-m-dematteis/ultimately-any-character-you-write-no-matter-how-fantastic-or-alien/)

[J. M. DeMatteis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-m-dematteis/)

[Aliens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/aliens/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf4/j-m-dematteis-88045_aliens_ultimately-any-character-you-write-no-ma_693170.jpg)

> [The impossible isn't a limitation, it's an invitation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-m-dematteis/the-impossible-isn-t-a-limitation-it-s-an-invitation/)

[J. M. DeMatteis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-m-dematteis/)

[Impossible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/impossible/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/j-m-dematteis-88045_impossible_the-impossible-isn-t-a-limitation-it-s-a_1572643.jpg)

> [I understand the most profound and simplest Truth of all: Any time any of us reaches out, any time we pour even…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-m-dematteis/i-understand-the-most-profound-and-simplest-truth-of-all-any-time-any/)

[J. M. DeMatteis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-m-dematteis/)

[Compassion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/compassion/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/639/j-m-dematteis-88045_compassion_i-understand-the-most-profound-and-simpl_2575351.jpg)

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