"If man could apply half the ingenuity he’s exhibited in the creation of weapons to more sensible ends, there’s no limit to what he might yet accomplish"
"Crime has always been a regrettably consistent element of the human experience."
Source: Mark Frost (2013). “The List of 7”, p.152, Open Road Media
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Mark Frost
Screenwriter
Mark Frost is a screenwriter and director, notable for creating 'Twin Peaks,' which intricately weaves themes of mystery and human complexity.
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