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I think of myself as a writer with a sense of humour rather than a comedy writer. Happy to tell a story with lots of jokes in it - I wouldn't know how to do jokes without the story.
Steven Moffat
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Steven Moffat
Age: 62
Born: 1961
Born: November 18
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I don't think, generally speaking, people become writers because they were the really good, really cool, attractive kid in class. I'll be honest. This is our revenge for people who were much better looking and more popular than us. I was a bit like that, I suppose.
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Writing for adults often means just increasing the swearing - but find an alternative to swearing and you've probably got a better line.
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I can say with pride verging on smugness that I've got two very successful shows that assume their audience is very smart.
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I always rip out the last page of a book. Then it doesn't have to end. I hate endings!
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Think you've seen it all? Think again. Outside those doors, we might see anything. We could find new worlds, terrifying monsters, impossible things. And if you come with me... nothing will ever be the same again!
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Reinette: One may tolerate a world of demons for the sake of an angel.
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