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Quote by Jonathan Tropper

“I'm generally somebody who hopes for the best. It's not what one ought to do in my line of work [screenwriting], but it is what I do.”

Quote by Jonathan Tropper

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Jonathan Tropper

Jonathan Tropper, born in February 1970, is an American writer known for his humorous and emotionally deep works, which mainly focus on modern urban life and interpersonal relationships. more

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