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Throughout his long career as a filmmaker and artist, David Lynch has recognized the tension between suffering and happiness that is essential to great storytelling. Despite the dark themes and difficult challenges his characters often face, the "Twin Peaks" creator feels that humans were not created to endure constant sorrow. Instead, we have an innate desire — and capacity — to experience pure happiness and joy.

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