“I have now been married to my third husband for more than 20 years. But when you've had children with someone you're divorced from, divorce defines everything; it's the lurking fact, a slice of anger in the pie of your brain.”

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.