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“I don't know if I have some kind of defiance disorder or something, but if I'm hired to write something by "The Man," or by a studio, for whatever reason, it's really hard for me to finish. I inevitably wind up using that time to write something else.”

Quote by Diablo Cody

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Diablo Cody, born on June 14, 1978, is an American screenwriter known for her unique sense of humor and profound insights into popular culture. She gained widespread recognition and acclaim for her screenplay 'Juno' in 2007, which won her an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. more

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