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“You want everyone to be a full character. No one is just evil, or very few people are, hopefully. They're characters, so you want to flush them out. You've got to show all sides of them. There is definitely an antagonistic relationship between guards and prisoners, and I do think it flares up.”

Quote by Jenji Kohan

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Jenji Kohan is a celebrated television writer, recognized for her work on hit shows like 'Weeds' and 'Orange Is the New Black'. Born on July 5, 1969, she has made a substantial impact on the television landscape with her distinctive storytelling and character development. more

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