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“I wrote lots of scripts that never got made and they were terrible. I thought they were good at the time. You can't write two scripts and expect your career to take off. Keep writing. Be you. Be original. A lot of people go for a genre, which is fine if you can do that really well, but we all have such layered histories. We all come from a unique background. Write about your past, write about you. Or make stuff up, but make it about something that really matters.”

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Nicole Holofcener

Nicole Holofcener is an American film director known for her profound insights into the lives of women and her delicate portrayal of interpersonal relationships. Her films often focus on the emotional lives of urban women, showcasing their struggles and growth in love, career, and self-actualization. more

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