When it comes to storytelling, Jaclyn Moore, the executive producer of Queer as Folk, takes inspiration from unlikely sources. She's not only known for her creative mindset but also for the unique voice she brings to her work. "The idea of having an authorial voice stuck with me at a young age," Moore shares, referring to Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night. The musical dialogue of writers like Sorkin and Gilmore Girls' Amy Sherman-Palladino drove her to pen scripts, carving out her niche in a world she was only just beginning to explore.
Moore's big break in Hollywood wasn't a typical one; it wasn't handed to her by a household name or a secret handshake among the elite. Instead, it came through a quirky Twitter account, @SeinfeldToday, creating modern-day scenarios for the classic Seinfeld show with her partner, Josh Gondelman.
This creative re-imagining caught the attention of industry agents, propelling her into writing roles for notable shows like Gavin & Stacey and HBO Max's Love Life. Her role as co-showrunner for Netflix's Dear White People was a defining moment. "It taught me how important it is to listen and to know what you don't know," Moore reflects, a nod to the diverse voices she led.
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