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Ten Manipulations: A Crossroads

Once again we are at a crossroads. Today's meeting is going to determine whether we can continue as a team making this project, or whether we will go our separate ways. It's a dangerous line, an unstable collaboration. But when I think about the alternative, working with people who don't have strong opinions, and who don't care so much about making a great movie, it lessens the downside somewhat.

Ernest called me the other day and offered a half apology before his cell phone cut out. I think today will be a great collaborative day like we've had in the past. I'm optimistic.

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