![I don't want somebody who writes like me [in my writing staff]. Because I can write like me. I know what I'm capable of and what my limitations are. If you're going to build an orchestra, you don't want all tubas - you want a violin and you want a cello and you want a drum set.](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-dont-want-somebody-who-writes-like-me-in-my-writing-staff-because-i-can-wri.jpg)
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