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“When I'm working with another writer, I tend to make a lot of effort. When I collaborate with a writer, I'm not interested in credit, but I'm feeding him stuff all the time that I feel is important to shaping the script.”

Quote by Oliver Stone

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Oliver Stone is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his profound social and political commentary and unique narrative style. His films often focus on historical events and figures, such as 'Natural Born Killers', 'Wall Street', and 'Nixon', which have not only been commercially successful but also widely acclaimed. more

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