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It takes a while to establish a character. Richard Boone once told me he didn’t really get the character in ‘Have Gun – Will Travel’ until the 16th show. You just plant a seed, water it, let the sun shine on it, and hope it blooms.

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The great thing about writing is that you always put yourself in the shoes of the character. If you’re doing it right, you can see into the heart of all your characters. Usually, when there’s a writing problem, it’s because you aren’t doing that.

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Some people would say again that my attitudes are cold and cerebral; I suppose if you’re thinking about American sentimental movies, I suppose they would be.

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May 21, 2024

Some people would say again that my attitudes are cold and cerebral; I suppose if you’re thinking about American sentimental movies, I suppose they would be.

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May 21, 2024

The great thing about writing is that you always put yourself in the shoes of the character. If you’re doing it right, you can see into the heart of all your characters. Usually, when there’s a writing problem, it’s because you aren’t doing that.

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