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“So give yourself that chance to put together the 80, 90 pages of a draft and then read it very in a nice little ceremony, where you're comfortable, and you read it and make good notes on it, what you liked, what touched you, what moved you, what's a possible way, and then you go about on a rewrite.”

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Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola, born on April 7, 1939, is an influential American film director known for his profound understanding of cinema and unique artistic style. His most famous works include the 'Godfather' series and 'Apocalypse Now'. more

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