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"The ruthless answer is do I want to keep reading because my reading pile is huge... Is there a story or character I’m compelled by?"

— Jane Tranter

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"Doing this job is like studying for an exam that you are never prepped for. The workload never ever goes away. I’ve got literally hundreds of scripts, any time of a given month or week."

"Equality and diversity require collective attention and commitment. Those with industry experience should focus on creating opportunities for diverse talent."

"Engage with other women, both younger and older, and stand firm against any negativity. I wish someone had shared this wisdom with me."

"If I can deliver a strong script, compelling characters, and ensure they are well taken care of during their time with us, everything will fall into place."

“Tell the truth, even if that truth is sometimes unpalatable.”

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Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.

Francis Bacon Meditationes sacræ (1597)

It is not in the books of the Philosophers, but in the religious symbolism of the Ancients, that we must look for the footprints of Science, and re-discover the Mysteries of Knowledge.

Albert Pike Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (1871)

There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches.

Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451 (1953)

People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.

Logan Pearsall Smith Afterthoughts (1931)

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