For Elisa and Brandon who are the pot of gold at the end of my rainbow.

And for my parents, who took me into their home and hearts.

Adoption is a beautiful thing.

 

 

“My best advice is to not listen to any agents or managers or producers who tell you what the studios or networks are looking for. Write from your gut — don’t worry about whether it is a ‘commercial idea” — write about something that troubles you, something that fascinates you. And make sure you do the research; know that world better than anyone else. Then send your script out and see if anyone wants to make it. If you know your craft, and if it”s truly original, your chances of getting it made are much better than if you go off chasing ideas someone else wants to see made.” ...

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