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“I focus on darker things or bad behavior or explicit dialogue because creatively I am more interested in my mistakes and why I made them than my good deeds and my achievements.”

Quote by Leslye Headland

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Leslye Headland
Leslye Headland

Leslye Headland, born in 1981, is an active screenwriter and director in the entertainment industry. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound emotional expression, although her specific professional category is not yet clearly defined. more

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