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Quote by Shane Black

“You can just start writing, but you're gonna go off on 10 or 12 starts and weird tangents, and yeah you'll have those pages to use later - to gift wrap some fish for your mother - but either way you're gonna have pages.”

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Shane Black

Shane Black, born on December 16, 1961, is a renowned American screenwriter. His works primarily focus on action and science fiction genres, with his most famous contributions including the 'Iron Man' series and the 'Dark Knight' trilogy. Black is known for his tight scripts and profound character development. more

“It sometimes is better to write in a more directed, focused way when the pages are aimed at something already, a mission statement or a basic spine that represents the theme or the concept that you've agreed on, and writing partners are great for that because you can sit there until you get it.”

Way Writing Sometimes Pages Concepts Missions Focused Partners Statements Theme Spine Mission Statement

Author:Shane Black

“I think it's an obligation to make a movie full, so you have to see it twice to get all the moments.”

Thinking Moments Obligation

Author:Shane Black

“The logic for me, in writing it is that the different areas or different years are almost like different rooms.”

Writing Years Different Rooms Areas Logic

Author:Charlie Brooker

“It was not about losing my mental power; it's about not feeling good about my contribution to the game.”

Feelings Games Losing Mental Illness Feel Good Contribution Mental Power Not Feeling Good

Author:Garry Kasparov