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I consider plot a necessary intrusion on what I really want to do, which is write snappy dialogue. But when I'm writing, the way the words sound is as important to me as what they mean.

Aaron Sorkin

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Aaron Sorkin
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 9
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New York City
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