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“It's the rare book that's able to transport you in a way that a movie does.”

Quote by Bret Easton Ellis

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Bret Easton Ellis

American novelist known for his profound insights into modern urban life and sharp criticism. His works, including 'Less Than Zero' and 'The Rules of Attraction', are renowned for their unique narrative style and sharp social observations. more

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“Regardless of the business aspect of things, is there a reason that there isn't a female Hitchcock or a female Scorsese or a female Spielberg? I don't know. I think it's a medium that really is built for the male gaze and for a male sensibility.”

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“No one is drawn to writing about being happy or feelings of joy.”

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“Unless you're the director on the movie, or putting up the money for the movie, you really don't have a lot of control.”

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“All of my books come from pain.”

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“Completely committed to adapting 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. This is not a joke. Christian Grey and Ana: potentially great cinematic characters.”

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“Exploitation is a harsh word, I know that, but on a certain level, to me that is the central Hollywood story.”

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“Hope E.L .James doesn't think I'm being a prankster. I really want to adapt her novels for the screen. Christian Grey is a writer's dream.”

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“Are you as much of a criminal if you don't act when there's a crime taking place in front of you as you are one of the participants? That was something that I was thinking about a lot because there are many moments in 'Less Than Zero' where horrific things happen and Clay could do something about them, but his passivity stops him.”

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