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Stephen King

I love the movies, and when I go to see a movie that's been made from one of my books, I know that it isn't going to be exactly like my novel because a lot of other people have interpreted it. But I also know it has an idea that I'll like because that ide

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Stephen King recognizes that film adaptations of his books will differ from the original stories because many people add their own perspectives. However, he trusts that the core idea of the story will still be present and meaningful to him.

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