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Amani Hope's avatar

Wow what an incredible interview!! I love your work Leah 🥰 I’ve worked in the film industry before (and my partner currently does) and it’s so amazing to hear about how Sheena Patel feels about writing and assistant directing. 🔥

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Leah McLaren's avatar

I agree, her ‘day job’ is fascinating and could have been an interview on its own

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Robin ogilvie's avatar

Leah , enjoyed the interview but you are using “like” much too often. I get cross at my grandchildren for using “ like” in every sentence.

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Amani Hope's avatar

“Like” has been around for centuries and has nuanced use and serves a variety of purposes during dialogue, I recommend looking into it! Here’s a podcast with professor of linguistics Alexandra D’arcy that’s very insightful 😊: https://www.organizedsound.ca/why-filler-words-like-like-are-powerful-with-alexandra-darcy-episode-18/

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Thanks so much for posting— I shall listen and bone up on my Valley Girl defence! x

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Leah McLaren's avatar

I know, I know. You’re right but in my defence it’s vernacular— very different from how I write, but noted!

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Robin ogilvie's avatar

Well okay like its your opinion.

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Amani Hope's avatar

😂❤️ haha I love that! (I'm just a nerd for language and thought I'd share!)

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