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“Limitations are something that I latch onto - like working in genre, or if you're writing TV, there are act breaks, there's a length of time it's supposed to be. The restrictions of budget and sets can be really useful. When you can have everything, it's very hard to make things feel real and lived in.”

Quote by Joss Whedon

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Joss Whedon, born on June 23, 1964, is a renowned American screenwriter. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound character development, with notable contributions to series like 'The Avengers' franchise, 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', and 'Big Hero 6'. more

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