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“The biggest misconception is that I only write about shitty people. Or that I'm trying to be shocking. I just think people are super weird, so I like to write characters that get addicted to things, lose their minds, hurt others, put themselves in bad situations. I'm just more interested in that.”

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Leslye Headland

Leslye Headland, born in 1981, is an active screenwriter and director in the entertainment industry. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound emotional expression, although her specific professional category is not yet clearly defined. more

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