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Ive hung out in the writers room a few times, but the fact is weve got such a good writing staff, I dont want to get my
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"I've hung out in the writer's room a few times, but the fact is we've got such a good writing staff, I don't want to get my peanut butter fingerprints on anything"

- Patton Oswalt

About this Quote

Patton Oswalt is describing the imaginative procedure of composing for tv. He has actually remained in the writer's room a few times, however he knows that the writing personnel is really skilled and he doesn't wish to interfere with their work. He is recommending that he doesn't wish to obstruct of the creative procedure by leaving his "peanut butter fingerprints" on anything. This is a metaphor for leaving his own personal mark on the work of the composing personnel. He is recommending that he is content to observe and not interfere with the creative process. This quote is a testimony to Oswalt's regard for the composing staff and their work. He is aware that he is not as knowledgeable as the composing staff and he doesn't wish to obstruct of their innovative process.

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Patton Oswalt This quote is written / told by Patton Oswalt somewhere between January 27, 1969 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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