"After all, the ordinary hero hiding in each of us is often the most powerful catalyst for change."
"People return my phone calls now, which is really interesting. I'll tell you what I've learned that's kind of bittersweet. So many doors have opened up. I've met everybody in the business. I'm fortunate people want to work with me."
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Source: Tate Taylor to receive WGA’s Paul Selvin Award by Roth Cornet, uproxx.com. January 31, 2012.
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