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“If you interview people or friends who work with me, they would say I'm private or internal or don't emote a lot. Yet I do it every day for 10 million people. I just don't do it for the 30 people I'm in the room with.”

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David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley is an American screenwriter and producer renowned for his innovative and influential work in the television and film industries. His works are known for their deep character development and complex plot structures, with notable series including 'Ally McBeal', 'The Practice', and 'The Good Wife'. Born on April 4, 1956, Kelley's career began in television scriptwriting, which later expanded into film production. more

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