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“If you write a screenplay that gets circulated, you have a bigger readership than any literary novelist. And it's an educated audience as well.”

Quote by William Monahan

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William Monahan

William Monahan, born on November 3, 1960, is an American screenwriter known for his profound insights into crime themes and his exquisite narrative skills. His works, including 'The Departed' and 'The Departed', have earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. more

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