Diane Thomas

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    I was born January 7, 1946, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. When I was 12, my family moved to Long Beach. I attended USC and majored in business. Then I worked in advertising copywriting, travel brochures, took acting classes, and studied for a psychology degree. In 1978, while working as a waitress at Coral Beach Cantina on the Pacific Coast Highway, Michael Douglas bought my script for "Romancing the Stone". It was my big break, working with Robert Zemeckis and cowriting "Always" for Spielberg.

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    About Diane Thomas

    I'm Diane Thomas, the screenwriter behind 'Romancing the Stone' and 'Always'. Born in Michigan, I moved to Long Beach at 12, studied business and psychology, and worked in advertising and acting before my big break in 1978.

    Diane Thomas' Area of Expertise

    I'm an expert in screenwriting, storytelling, and Hollywood filmmaking. I can share insights on script development, working with directors, and navigating the film industry.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I once worked as a waitress at Coral Beach Cantina, where I served Michael Douglas and sold him my script for 'Romancing the Stone'.

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    Can you share your experience working with Robert Zemeckis?

    What was it like cowriting 'Always' with Spielberg?

    How did you come up with the idea for 'Romancing the Stone'?

    What advice do you have for aspiring screenwriters?