A Quote by Duncan Jones
I think if you're young and you're being compared with a successful family member, it's really hard to maintain any sense of self-worth and credibility.
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It starts with the writing - which is really, really good. And the production values are phenomenal. HBO and Sky have spent money on it, and you get what you pay for. This has money put into it properly - not lavish amounts - but as each season is successful, they maintain the money that's being spent to maintain the quality.
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