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“I was fired from my own television show, CBS's Family Law. It was the second time this had happened in my career, the first being when I was fired from The Facts of Life. I had been grateful to work in TV for so long but had always been chasing a career as a feature writer-director and had completely failed.”

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Paul Haggis is a renowned American screenwriter known for his profound storytelling and complex character development. His works span a variety of genres, from political thrillers to family dramas, showcasing his deep insight into human emotions. more

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