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TODAY’S CLUE: E = I
ANSWER: “NEW YORK IS THE PLACE WHERE I FEEL MOST AT HOME … SO THAT AUTOMATICALLY MAKES IT A WONDERFUL PLACE FOR ME TO WORK OR WRITE.” — NORA EPHRON
Nora Ephron
May 19, 1941 – June 26, 2012 • aged 71 • Writer, Screenwriter & Filmmaker
Overview
Nora Ephron was an American writer, journalist, screenwriter, and filmmaker celebrated for her sharp wit and insightful observations about relationships and everyday life. She became especially influential in the modern romantic comedy.
Early Life
Ephron was born in New York City and grew up in Beverly Hills, California, in a family of writers. After graduating from Wellesley College, she began working in journalism and developed a reputation for humorous, perceptive essays.
When Harry Met Sally…
Ephron wrote the screenplay for the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally…, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. The film became a defining work of the genre and earned Ephron an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Behind the Camera
Ephron became a successful director as well as a screenwriter. Her directing credits include Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got Mail, Michael, Bewitched, and Julie & Julia.
Books & Essays
Ephron also wrote essays, novels, and nonfiction. Her books include Heartburn, I Feel Bad About My Neck, and I Remember Nothing, all displaying the candid humor and keen eye for human behavior that characterized her screenwriting.
Legacy
Nora Ephron left a lasting mark on American movies and literature through her unmistakable combination of romance, humor, intelligence, and honesty. Her films remain beloved examples of romantic comedy, while her essays continue to attract readers for their wit and warmth.
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