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The quote says writers often use their own experiences as material for their work. It also suggests that real life can be just as compelling, or even more compelling, than invented stories.
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Originally said in English.
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About Monica Johnson
American screenwriter
Monica Johnson was an American screenwriter known for her work in film and television. She was a frequent collaborator with Albert Brooks. Her film credits included Mother, Lost in America, Modern Romance, Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again and The Muse. On television, she wrote for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Laverne & Shirley and It's Garry Shandling's Show.
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