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And if Hollywood has taught us anything, it's that cool props and special effects are not enough. Story comes first. Everything depends on story.

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Patrick Rothfuss
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: June 6
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I'd like to work with some of the videogame companies for the simple fact that they obviously need some sort of writer's help. I play videogames, and lately it's hard for me to enjoy them because I'm spending all my time cringing at the corny dialogue, thin characters, and glaring plot holes.
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Joss [Whedon] is an excellent storyteller. It really doesn't matter what medium he's working in.
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