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Ruth Prawer Jhabvala - Film is not like a book; it's...

Film is not like a book; it's not a writer's baby at all. So many people have put in their talent, by that time that you feel grateful for what they've done, you don't feel possessive about it in any way. (Ruth Prawer Jhabvala)

Film is not like a book; it's not a writer's baby at all. So many people have put in their talent, by that time that you feel grateful for what they've done, you don't feel possessive about it in any way.

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

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