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“When people know I wrote 'Thelma and Louise,' they don't want to mess with me.”

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Callie Khouri is an American television screenwriter, best known for her work on the television series 'Bones.' Born on November 27, 1957, she has made significant achievements in the television industry since the 1990s. more

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