Hollywood tales

“Lindsay Doran (producer), James Schamus (co-producer), Ang Lee (director) and I had met previously this month to discuss the latest draft of the script, which is what we’re all here to work through… Lindsay goes round the table and introduces everyone — making it clear that I am present in the capacity of writer rather than actress, therefore no one has to be nice to me.”

 — Emma Thompson, from “The Sense & Sensibility Screenplay & Diaries”