Quote by Justin Cronin

I've never written a movie, I'm not in the movie business. I go out to L.A. and I'm like everyone else wandering around in a daze hoping I see movie stars. I write the novels that the movies are based on, and that feels like enough of a job for me.

I've never written a movie, I'm not in the movie business. I

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In this quote, the speaker, who is not involved in the movie industry, expresses contentment with their role as a novelist. They do not aspire to be a screenwriter or filmmaker, but rather enjoy writing the novels that provide the source material for movies. By focusing on their craft and creating stories, they feel fulfilled without the need to participate directly in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

By Justin Cronin

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