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Directing is a more pragmatic experience, where you have to deal with the restrictions of time and money that force you to make certain decisions you don't have to make when you're writing.
Charlie Kaufman
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Charlie Kaufman
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: November 1
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Clementine: This is it, Joel. It's going to be gone soon. Joel: I know. Clementine: What do we do? Joel: Enjoy it.
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I try to make things interesting and thought-provoking.
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I think if something resonates, even if it's surreal, it's because it is relatable and I think that that's a core issue for me.
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Constantly talking isn't necessarily communicating.
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I do have, at different times, a certain kind of self-consciousness in the world, an insecurity.
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I like titles that are a little difficult, because it's kind of counterintuitive.
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I have a background in theater, so I have experience with actors. I like actors - I used to be one.
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