Quote by Joel Coen

I've never really understood that. It's a funny thing people sometimes accuse us of condescending to our characters somehow-that to me is kind of inexplicable.


I've never really understood that. It's a funny thing people

Summary

The author expresses their confusion and disbelief towards the accusation of condescension towards fictional characters. They find it difficult to comprehend why people believe they are patronizing their own creations.

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By Joel Coen
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