In Hollywood the woods are full of people that learned to write, but evidently can't read. If they could read their stuff, they'd stop writing.

Summary

This quote suggests that many aspiring writers in Hollywood are unable to critically evaluate their own work. It implies that these individuals lack the self-awareness or discernment to recognize the flaws in their writing if they were able to objectively read it. The quote implies that if these writers were able to truly understand and analyze their own work, they would often find it inadequate and therefore stop pursuing writing altogether.

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