Cameron Daddo: Jack Garrison
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Quotes
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Anne Shirley : What are you doing here?
Jack Garrison Jr. : I've been working as a war correspondent back and forth between London and Belgium for a year.
Anne Shirley : Putting the name Jack Garrison to good use?
Jack Garrison Jr. : Hasn't hurt. American papers love the sensation.
Anne Shirley : I'm sure they do.
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Jack Garrison Jr. : No, true success requires passion and a vision. Not just dollars and sense, Mr. Owen.
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Jack Garrison Jr. : You're going about it all topsy-turvy. You must absolutely always start with a firm premise and a solid ending.
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Jack Garrison Jr. : Aim much higher creatively, if you want my opinion, Miss Shirley.
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Anne Shirley : [reading aloud to herself] 'Forever Into Eternity' by Anne Shirley.
Jack Garrison Jr. : You'll jinx yourself with titles like that, Miss Shirley.
[startles Anne]
Jack Garrison Jr. : Oh, don't be embarrassed. Half the people in this building are writing books on their lunch hour.
Anne Shirley : Y-y-you are, aren't you?
Jack Garrison Jr. : Jack Garrison.
Anne Shirley : It's a pleasure to meet you. All Mr.Owen ever talks about is your latest manuscript. 'Real page turner' according to him.
Jack Garrison Jr. : That's one way of putting it seeing he hasn't even seen it yet. Would you pass this material on to Mr. Owen. It's the story outline of my latest book according to the terms of my contract.
Anne Shirley : Certainly.
Jack Garrison Jr. : My lawyer will be following up before I go to draft.
[pause]
Jack Garrison Jr. : You know, I have a moment. Why don't you tell me about your story. Maybe I can help you come up with a decent title.
