I got so good at writing to a budget, my brain was restricting myself. I'd write, It's a … - Albert Brooks

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Overcome space, and all we have left is Here. Overcome time, and all we have left is Now.

Albert Brooks

I got so good at writing to a budget, my brain was restricting myself. I'd write, It's a stormy night. Then I'd cross out stormy. I'd write: It's a calm night. Then I'd cross out night. It's noon. Because you know how much night costs. You know how much rain costs. Nothing comes free in movies.

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