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Whenever I work on a film, I have three rules. Only three and I tell them to every screenwriter. I say let's retain the spirit and the intent of the overall story. Let's make it the best film that we possibly can.

Nicholas Sparks

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Nicholas Sparks
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 1
Athletics Competitor
Film Producer
Novelist
Screenwriter
Taekwondo Athlete
Writer
Omaha
Nebraska
Nicholas Charles Sparks
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