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“I think part of my reputation has to do with the difficult roles I've played. Actors do tend to get identified with their characters.”

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Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer is an American actor born on December 31, 1959. He is known for his outstanding performances in various films, such as his role as 'Douglas Morrie' in the 'Batman' series and 'Matty Lattes' in the 'Scream' series. Kilmer's career spans a wide range of genres, from drama to action, to independent films. more

“I tend not to attempt to describe pain. I don't feel I can comprehend or re-create the personal suffering of others, so I simply try to tell what happened, or what I imagine happened. I also think it helps to let the reader fill in a lot of the blanks. Melodrama is patronizing. With a straightforward statement, readers can figure out for themselves what's going on.”

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Author:Elizabeth Wein

“The very term "turning pages" suggests nonstop action. But I am all about character and beautiful writing. I eat that up like popcorn. Whether a book is action-packed or not, all I need are well-written prose and quirky, fabulous characters to keep me going.”

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Author:Elizabeth Wein

“I try to ﬁnd clues in the documented record - from the subject's own testimony, from the testimony of other people. When you're writing a biography, you're trying to understand your subject in the same way that you try to understand one of your friends, and that effort at understanding is always very imperfect.”

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Author:Russell Freedman

“Digging up new information and speculating on it isn't your primary purpose when you're writing a biography intended for young readers, unless you ﬁnd compelling evidence that departs from the accepted wisdom. A biography for young people calls for the demanding art of distillation, the art of storytelling, and your responsibility is to stick as closely as possible to the documented record.”

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Author:Russell Freedman

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