“When we open ourselves up to feeling, we can't only open ourselves up to feeling certain things. The same is true when we shut ourselves down. The walls that guard against sadness also guard against happiness.”

Scott Stabile is an American screenwriter and producer working in contemporary cinema. He is best known for his collaborations on films like *The Social Network* and *The Wolf of Wall Street*, crafting sharp, dialogue-driven narratives that blend satire with psychological depth. His work often explores ambition, power, and the moral ambiguities of success.