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Any time you get two people in a room who disagree about anything, the time of day, there is a scene to be written. That
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"Any time you get two people in a room who disagree about anything, the time of day, there is a scene to be written. That's what I look for"

- Aaron Sorkin

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Aaron Sorkin is recommending that any disagreement between two people can be used as a source of inspiration for composing a scene. He is highlighting the significance of conflict in storytelling, as it is typically the source of tension and drama. He is recommending that any dispute, no matter how small, can be utilized to develop an engaging scene. He is also suggesting that the writer needs to try to find these moments of dispute in order to produce fascinating and dynamic scenes. By recognizing the capacity of any dispute, the author can create a scene that has plenty of tension and feeling. This quote is a tip that even the tiniest of disputes can be utilized to develop a powerful and meaningful scene.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Aaron Sorkin somewhere between June 9, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Producer from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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