Is that a thing?
If it is, I have it.
No internet meant you had to legitimately research things, albeit for term papers or basic, everyday knowledge.
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We told each other everything in those notes.
They were testimonials and monologues and within our writings we unscrambled our own teenage confusion and angst.
From there, my incredible producer Nick Martorelli and I hit the ground running with casting.
Did you expect to attract such big names?Expect?
Vision boards, putting forth super concentrated, dream energy [is] very powerful.
Why, specifically, was Christina Applegate the right choice for you as narrator?Where do I begin?
Lets start with the fact that Christina Applegate is Christina Applegate!
And yes, mind is still blown that she said Yes.
High school in 1991 obviously has a specific rhythm and sound (and humor).
I am a writer who lets story and character tell me what to do.
I mean, Im not like, Alexa… write my book.
Okay… writing your book.
I could hear these characters talking…
I just had to key in fast enough.
We could all use a laugh.
Perhaps the book can help illustrate the connective tissue all of our stories share.
