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“I'm a guy desperately in need of buffers. I have big feelings, big reactions, big emotions. All the things that serve me as an artist, but challenge me as a socially-responsible human being.”

Quote by Kurt Sutter

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Kurt Sutter is an American screenwriter known for his contributions to the television industry. He is best recognized for his work on the television series 'Sons of Anarchy,' which received critical acclaim and earned him numerous awards. more

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