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A lot of young writers are very precious about their words. Don't be - you've got to be ready to burn stuff. You're not as good as you think you are, at least not yet.

Josh Lieb

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Josh Lieb
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: January 1
Producer
Screenwriter
Showrunner
Television Producer
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