I grew up in the Midwest; you don't know any screenwriters. It didn't seem like a realistic career possibility.
Diablo CodyYou make a first impression and people never forget it. If people want to think of me as the wacky 'Juno' lady forever, I could think of worse ways to be labeled.
Diablo CodyI've been meaning to write about the Rolling Stones, but I am the furthest thing from a hipster rock journalist.
Diablo CodyFor me, I am a huge fan of Sofia Coppola and Lynn Shelton. I love Lena Dunham, like everybody else. I love Kathryn Bigelow.
Diablo CodyI think I have always sort of cultivated a flowery writing style. I've always sort of over - written in every genre that I've attempted. I went to college and took a couple of writing classes and I remember my teachers were always incredibly encouraging. But it was inevitable to get the criticism: "Take it down a notch!" But the nice thing about screenwriting is that you don't really have to.
Diablo Cody