“I don't have writer's block, really. I do have times when I can't get the lead, and that is the only part of the story which I have serious trouble with. I don't write a word of the article until I have the lead. It just sets the whole tone - the whole point of view.”

American writer, playwright, journalist, and filmmaker

Nora Ephron was an American writer, playwright, journalist, and filmmaker. She is best known for writing and directing romantic comedy films, and for a career that moved easily between page, stage, and screen. Her work brought her major recognition, including a BAFTA Award. She was also nominated for three Academy Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Writers Guild of America Awards. Her writing and films are often associated with sharp observation and a light, conversational touch.