"You can't get it all right. Sometimes you get it all wrong and then just have to do the best you can."

Callie Khouri (1957)
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About Callie Khouri

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.

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