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“But how can you not like music? That's the same as not liking food! Or sex!”

Quote by David Nicholls

Book:Us

Work

In this gripping psychological thriller, the narrative explores the intricate web of relationships and the blurred lines between reality and perception. The story delves into the depths of human psyche, examining the impact of societal pressures and the consequences of personal choices. As the plot unfolds, readers are taken on a harrowing journey through the minds of characters grappling with their innermost fears and desires. more

Author

David Nicholls is a renowned British novelist known for his delicate emotional portrayal and unique narrative style. His works often focus on modern interpersonal relationships and emotional entanglements, which are highly appreciated by readers. more

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“The early days of any relationship are punctuated with a series of firsts - first sight, first words, first laugh, first kiss, first nudity, etc., with these shared landmarks becoming more widely spaced and innocuous as days turn to years, until eventually you're left with first visit to a National Trust property or some such.”

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“I had always been led to believe that ageing was a slow and gradual process, the creep of a glacier. Now I realise that it happens in a rush, like snow falling off a roof.”

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“A screenplay is really an instruction manual, and it can be interpreted in any number of ways. The casting, the choice of location, the costumes and make-up, the actors' reading of a line or emphasis of a word, the choice of lens and the pace of the cutting - these are all part of the translation.”

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“I think I became a writer because I used to write letters to my friends, and I used to love writing them. I loved the idea that you can put marks on a page and send it off, and two days later, someone laughs somewhere else in the world.”

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“Well, I don't think Hollywood's a dirty word at all, I love a lot of Hollywood films.”

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“I really was a terrible actor. I did it for years in my twenties because it was like being at university again.”

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“Most of the books and films I love walk a knife edge between romance and cynicism, and I wanted 'One Day' to stay on that line. I wanted it to be moving, but without being manipulative.”

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“I love Billy Wilder, and I love the way that his films can be very touching and very moving and very romantic, and at the same time there's always a little cynical undertone, there's always something that undercuts things.”

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“I still find it absurdly difficult to concentrate on a novel if there's a phone or computer to hand; I have taken to locking them outside the room like noisy pets.”

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