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I want a career writing these novels that I can be proud of. And then I want one as a screenwriter.

If I really considered myself a writer, I wouldn't be writing screenplays. I'd be writing novels.

Being a screenwriter is not enough for a full creative life.

I don't do all that well in the writerly world. I'm happier being outside the flow.

I'm very happy with the way I write. I think I do it good. But I've never really considered myself a writer.

There are probably many, many people who are better writers than me.

I am happy because I am no longer an author.

Since I began making movies, I've always looked for screenwriters instead of going through the long and painful process of writing.

I just feel really fortunate to build a career as a writer.

Working with great writers can be humbling and frightening, but it can also change you for good, forever.