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“A lot of times, the choice of the right song will save a scene. Or there will be a scene that's a little flat and you put in the right song and somehow it just comes alive.”

Quote by Alan Ball

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Alan Ball

Alan Ball, born on May 13, 1957, is a renowned American screenwriter. He is known for his outstanding contributions to the television industry, particularly for creating critically acclaimed series such as 'Six Feet Under' and 'Mad Men'. more

“I always choose to look, as much as one can, at the supernatural not being something that exists outside of nature, but a deeper, fundamental heart of nature that perhaps humans have lost touch with. It's a more primal thing than perhaps we are attuned to in our modern, self-aware way of life.”

Way Humans Looks Heart Self Lost Modern Fundamentals Deeper Primal

Author:Alan Ball

“It's a lot harder to find fault with the mundane details of daily existence when you really, really know on a cellular level that you're going to go, and that this moment, right now, is life. Life isn't what happens to you in 20 years. This moment, right now, is your life.”

Knows Years Moments Happens Levels Existence Right Now Harder Faults Details Mundane Cellular

Author:Alan Ball

“As a culture, we are not comfortable with mortality. We do not accept it the way other cultures do. We cling to youth, and we don't want to die. It's like, 'Well, too bad, we do.'”

Way Want Wells Dies Culture Accepting Youth Comfortable Mortality Wanting To Die Other Cultures

Author:Alan Ball

“The ego is kind of a big, unwieldy thing. It's not so easily tamed or subdued.”

Kind Bigs Ego Tamed

Author:Alan Ball