Quote by Mindy Kaling

I have a great job writing for 'The Office,' but, really, all television writers do is dream of one day writing movies. I'll put it this way: At the Oscars the most famous person in the room is, like, Angelina Jolie. At the Emmys the huge exciting celebrity is Bethenny Frankel. You get what I mean.

I have a great job writing for 'The Office,' but, really, al

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This quote expresses the desire of television writers to transition into writing for movies. The speaker, possibly a writer for 'The Office,' suggests that writing for television is seen as less prestigious compared to the film industry. They emphasize this by pointing out that at the Oscars, a well-known Hollywood actor like Angelina Jolie commands the attention, whereas at the Emmys (television awards), reality TV star Bethenny Frankel is considered a major celebrity. The quote captures the aspirations and perceptions of television writers longing for the recognition and status associated with writing for movies.

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