The truly great rest in the knowledge of their own deserts, nor seek the conformation of the world. - Alexander Smith - Quotesmemo.com

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When you adapt a book to a film, you take all the best parts and put them into an hour and 15 minutes and have to compromise on the characters.

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Alexander Smith

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