"I found so much validation from peers and faculty who all appreciated my hobbies that I became more positive. I had a better self-image and my grades went up" ("Introduction" xi).

"My boss said that if you are someone who is already creative, and then you become technical you become unstoppable. I like that" ("The Idea" 4).

"What we'll have to do is jam pack this movie with action and a lot of movement and camera angles to make it look as expensive as possible, that way we can get a good price even if we can't get a name actor to star in it" ("Preproduction" 29).

"It's better to figure out all the things you own or can borrow that will add production value, and then include those in the script" ("Preproduction" 31).

"I can't wait to go back to school and when people ask what I did this summer...