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Adam Rockwell's avatar

I have tried experimenting with dialogue using “Ums” and “Yeahs” which sound great read aloud, but strangely don’t work well read. Hmm.

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J. Curtis's avatar

Hah! Yeah…I - dunno.

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Adam Rockwell's avatar

Exactly!

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

Felt like I was in the car for the Terminator-like father and the California country soundtrack. And I love the dialogue excerpts with your kid.

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J. Curtis's avatar

I’ve started a file, when I remember, to record what he says. Kids are just brilliant at coming up with illogical twists that somehow make sense. It’s so pure and unfiltered.

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