Let me tell you why you're not gonna direct this movie. Because you can't identify with this world. I want a director who can recreate the feeling I get every time I step out onto the river court at night. I want someone who can explain to the audience why one song can instantly change Peyton's mood. Someone who can recognize that there are two completely different sides to Brooke Davis, both of which are amazing. I want a director who can make the little things the big things. And you are just not the guy to do that.
I know. When I first got here everyone thought I came for a girl... the girl in the book. But I only came here to make a movie. But now it turns out everyone was right. I am here for the girl in the book... the other girl.