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It's astonishing how many people who direct action don't know how to tell a story.

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Amy Pascal
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: March 25
Business Executive
Businessperson
Entrepreneur
Executive Producer
Film Producer
LA
California
Amy Beth Pascal
Astonishing
Direct
Story
Action
Tell
Many
People

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I always wanted to make movies no matter what. It's true. No matter how I was getting to do it, that's what I wanted to do.
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The truth is, that what women have to do is not work for less money. They have to walk away.
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I run a business. People want to work for less money, I pay them less money. ... Women shouldn’t be so grateful. Know what you’re worth. Walk away.
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