The challenge of screenwriting is to say much in little and then take half of that little out and still preserve an effect of leisure and natural movement. (Raymond Chandler)

The challenge of screenwriting is to say much in little and then take half of that little out and still preserve an effect of leisure and natural movement.

Raymond Chandler

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