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When you're a big enough part of the process that the Writers Guild gives you a lot of credit, that's a good thing. It tells me that I've had a significant impact on the film as a writer.
Harold Ramis
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Harold Ramis
Age: 69 †
Born: 1944
Born: November 21
Died: 2014
Died: February 24
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Where's the great pay? Where's the travel? Where's the Winnebago, Goddamnit!
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I'm not a believer in the pratfall. I don't think it's funny just to have someone fall down.
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Find the most talented person in the room and if it's not you, go stand next to him. Hang out with him. try to be helpful.
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