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“And I watch all the dailies and I grade the jokes or the moments, you know, on a scale from... so I know exactly what we have. And so I can then go into the editing room and be like "I want you to do this moment, this moment, this joke, that joke. I'd like to see 3 versions."”

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Nicholas Stoller

Nicholas Stoller, born in March 1976, is an accomplished American screenwriter known for his witty and engaging writing style. His works have gained popularity among audiences for their humor and entertainment value. more

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