Quote by Francis Ford Coppola

I landed a job with Roger Corman. The job was to write the English dialogue for a Russian science fiction picture. I didn't speak any Russian. He didn't care whether I could understand what they were saying he wanted me to make up dialogue.

I landed a job with Roger Corman. The job was to write the E

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This quote highlights the unconventional nature of a job experience with Roger Corman. The speaker recounts being hired to write English dialogue for a Russian science fiction film, despite having no knowledge of the Russian language. The emphasis is placed on Corman's indifference towards understanding the original dialogue, as he simply wanted the writer to invent new lines. This anecdote showcases the creative challenge and flexibility demanded by the job, where the ability to craft dialogue superseded linguistic comprehension.

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