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“I don't mean to talk so much about screenplay writing. Who wants to talk about screenplay writing? I've taught it and I felt like a charlatan because what I was teaching I probably couldn't do.”

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Hampton Fancher

Hampton Fancher is an American actor born on July 18, 1938. He has a rich experience in the film and television industry, participating in numerous television series and movies. more

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