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Aaron Sorkin, Vol. II

Happy Sad Confused

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Finding the Right Structure for a Story

They discuss the process of finding the right structure for a story, using examples from 'I Love Lucy' and 'The Social Network'. They explore unique and unexpected structures, as well as condensing multiple events into a limited timeframe to increase pressure on characters. They also discuss the challenge of depicting creativity on screen and finding ways to convey the comedic genius of iconic characters like Lucille Ball.

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