I always loved movies, but I never thought I would presume to be a screenwriter and definitely not a director.
Cameron CroweBe positive, be positive. It's rough out there, but don't succumb. Don't succumb to the cynicism in the world.
Cameron CroweAnd I liked that whole idea that energy comes from not disseminating your ideas and talking about them.
Cameron CroweSometimes things you write are messages to yourself. Even though I think my stuff has a particular voice because you are who you are, it's good to switch it up, professionally and personally. The dare to be great situation is always going to be the one that matters the most.
Cameron CroweI used to see a lot of cocaine. There were journalists who used cocaine and didn't write about it and I didn't write about it. I would never do drugs, so I would always get the same response from people: "Smart kid, more for me." Whether it was a joke or sincere or both, but I was just happy not to be in there partying with the band like some of these other journalists.
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