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" The writer's curse is that the more you fall in love with the work you're doing, the more I think it shows. "

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" I met one of my best resources because I cold-called the local FBI office one day early in my career with questions. The agent who took the call knew someone who knew someone who was ex-Army, trained in personal protection. The resulting introduction was one of the best, most enduring friendships I've ever enjoyed. "

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" We wanted to talk about death in the DC Universe, and how some people go to get a pass and come back, and some people didn't. That opened up a whole other topic about legacy. We wanted to talk about what was required to be a hero, what were the elements of true heroism? "

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" I am the product of Denny O'Neil in many ways, I carry forth a lot of what Denny instilled in me. "

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" The first story I can remember writing, that I truly set down on paper, was a Christmas story that I wrote when I was ten years old. "

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" There are still plenty of people who want to burn me at the stake for my Wonder Woman run. And I can't really blame them, you know? That was my take on the character, and when people are invested in the characters, they see them very clearly and in the way they like. "

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