John Hughes

"Advertising was fairly simple work, and I really just wanted a job where I could sit and write every day and not get fired for it like I had at other jobs, but it was fun."

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Source: John Hughes by Ryan Gilbey, www.theguardian.com. August 6, 2009.

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John Hughes

John Hughes

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John Hughes was a filmmaker and screenwriter known for his influential teen films that explore identity and social issues.

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