Quote by Stephen King

I love the movies, and when I go to see a movie that's been made from one of my books, I know that it isn't going to be exactly like my novel because a lot of other people have interpreted it. But I also know it has an idea that I'll like because that idea occurred to me, and I spent a year, or a year and a half of my life working on it.

I love the movies, and when I go to see a movie that's been

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In this quote, the author expresses their appreciation for film adaptations of their novels. They acknowledge that movies will naturally differ from their original written work due to the varied interpretations of others involved in the process. However, despite these differences, the author believes in the potential of the adapted movie to convey an idea they initially conceived and dedicated considerable time to.

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