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The speaker is saying that it is especially exciting to see skilled actors perform words she wrote and make them feel alive. The quote emphasizes the satisfaction of writing for performance and seeing the result on screen or stage.
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Originally said in English.
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About Greta Gerwig
American actress and filmmaker
Greta Gerwig is an American actress and filmmaker. She first came to attention through mumblecore films such as Baghead and Yeast, and became an important figure in that movement. She later moved from acting in and co-writing independent films to directing major studio films. In 2018, Time included her on its annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
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