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“Your first obligation as a writer is to tell the truth and to tell a good story.”

Quote by Lena Waithe

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Lena Waithe is an American screenwriter who gained recognition for her work on the television show 'The Big Bang Theory'. She is known for her unique sense of humor and deep character development, and in 2016, she became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy Award for a script. more

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