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Steven Moffat

The difference between a beautifully made failure and a beautifully made hit is who you've got playing the leads.

Failure

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Steven Moffat means that the success or failure of a project often depends on the actors chosen for the main roles, rather than the quality of the work itself. Even a well-crafted piece can fail if the leads don’t connect with the audience, while a similar work can succeed with the right performers.

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