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In the case of The Loved One, I was hired to collaborate on an updated version of the book
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"In the case of The Loved One, I was hired to collaborate on an updated version of the book"

- Terry Southern

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This quote by Terry Southern is describing his participation in the 1965 movie adjustment of Evelyn Waugh's 1948 novel, The Loved One. Southern was hired to work together on the screenplay for the movie, which was an upgraded version of the book. This quote recommends that Southern knew the modifications that were made to the original novel in order to make it better for a film adaptation. It also indicates that Southern was involved in the innovative procedure of adjusting the novel for the screen, and was most likely accountable for a few of the modifications that were made. This quote highlights the value of cooperation in the film industry, and how it can be utilized to produce an effective adaptation of a novel. It likewise serves as a pointer of the importance of appreciating the original source material, while likewise making changes to make it preferable for the medium.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Terry Southern between May 1, 1924 and October 29, 1995. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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