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“Good twists are enormously hard to come by, and I think the best ones are earned ones. The idea that a story can take a left turn on you, it's easy to do, but it has to be done very, very carefully, or else you risk losing the audience's trust.”

Quote by Damon Lindelof

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Damon Lindelof is a celebrated television writer, recognized for his work on hit series such as 'Lost' and 'The Leftovers'. Born on April 24, 1973, he has made a substantial impact on the television industry with his innovative storytelling and narrative techniques. more

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