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We used to have more references to things that we pulled out because they almost felt like they were trying too hard to allude to something.
J. J. Abrams
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J. J. Abrams
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: June 27
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Jeffrey Jacob Abrams
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I have no style. There are certain people who just have a visual sense that defines their work. You could probably watch 30 seconds of anything they do and you'll know exactly who directed it. I don't have that skill.
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It's what happens. You love, then you lose, then you die. Even if you survive, you die.
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As a director/writer/producer, all you ever want is to work with actors who make you look better, who make the work you do seem as good as it can be and even better than it is.
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There's nothing wrong with doing sequels, they're just easier to sell.
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People never know what they want, though everyone says they do. If they did, nobody would ever be surprised.
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I love working with the right actor, and if the right actor happens to be unknown, that should be allowed, too, I think.
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I find that it's hard to fully examine one's life and not have faith be part of the discussion.
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I think you have a passion and an obsession for something when it's not necessarily ubiquitous.
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But I'm grateful for everyone who would want to read a spoiler because it means that they care and want to see the movie. I know what it feels like, as an enormous Star Wars fan myself.
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