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“There is something about the creative process... which is that you can't talk about it. You try to think of anecdotes about it, and you try to explain, but you're never really saying what happened... it's a sort of happy accident.”

Quote by Betty Comden

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Betty Comden
Betty Comden

Betty Comden was an American playwright, actress, and singer, known for her collaborative work with Adolph Green on numerous successful musicals and film scripts. Her works are celebrated for their humor and wit, and have had a profound impact on American popular culture in the 20th century. more

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