For a country to have a great writer is like having a second government. That is why no regime has ever loved great writers, only minor ones.

I'm not a great writer.

Sean's a great, great writer.

You become a great writer by writing.

Our government declared that it is conducting some kind of great reforms. In reality, no real reforms were begun and no one at any point has declared a coherent programme.

David O. Russell is probably my favorite filmmaker. He's not only a great director, but he's also a great writer.