Callie Khouri
1957
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Biography
Callie Khouri is an American screenwriter, producer, and director best known for writing the screenplay for the iconic film 'Thelma & Louise' in 1991, which won her an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. She started her career in the entertainment industry working odd jobs, including as a receptionist and a music video production assistant. Khouri's impactful work on 'Thelma & Louise' challenged traditional gender roles and established her as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
Famous Quotes (5)
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You can't show people only the good or only the bad. You have to show a full spectrum.
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You can't get it all right. Sometimes you get it all wrong and then just have to do the best you can.
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Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself.
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A lot of life is about trying to turn bad things into good things.
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Having the right to happiness means having the right to earn it, not having it given to you without effort and action on your part.