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One Of The Things I've Always Thought Is A Drag In So Many Period Adaptations Is That They Are Always Buttoned Up To The Neck In So Many Clothes All The Time. I'm Always Looking For Excuses To Get Them Out Of Their Clothes.

I Had A Very High Opinion Of My Father's Judgement Of Things And He Said, "you Better Get A Job That Pays The Bills Because A Writer Doesn't Make Any Money. If Possible, Get A Job That Allows You To Write In Your Spare Time."

The Writer In Movies Is About As Low As You Can Get And You Really Are A Hired Hand. You Are Paid A Lot Of Money To Be Treated Like Dirt.

I Know That A Ridiculous Number Of Classic Serials Have Been Commissioned, And That Reviews Show A Reaction Against Them. The Critics Seem Fed Up.

I'm Absolutely Delighted If People Think Of Me As A Reliable Purveyor Of Quality Period Stuff.