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In fact, whenever we need a good cry, we might reach forThe Notebookbefore we reach forSteel Magnolias.
But what don’t we know about the story?
Here are some facts you might not know aboutThe Notebook.
He was selling pharmaceuticals when he found out the book sold for $1 million dollars.
The story is inspiring for sure.
Sparks was pretty sureThe Notebookwould be successful, andwas shockedwhen the majority of agents who received it rejected it.
Who says print is dead?
He especiallyloved working with Gena Rowlands.
Do what you want, kid."
Garner was totally dismissive of Gosling.
He probably wasn’t trying to be mean, but come on, Jim.
Garner passed away in 2014, a few months after the 10th anniversary of the film.
Hey Ryan, we’ll talk to you about whatever you want.
In fact,he says"nobody" did.
Many actors that were approached asked about Noah’s arc and determined that hepretty much didn’t have one.
Who, incidentally, is considered one of the most romantic male characters in cinema history.
So why did the movie take place in South Carolina?
Monk also said South Carolina wasn’t above stealing from their neighboring state.
Southern gentility, my Aunt Fannie’s left foot, as they say.
There areeven rumorsGosling has been in the running for the title, and refused.
But, where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and this boy is smoking hot.
Apparently, henever tried to publishThe Passing, andThe Royal Murderswas rejected by publishers and agents.
The Passingcame to be because he suffereda sports injurythat ended his track-and-field career.
Sparks says the few people who have read the novel were “very kind.”
We’d still like to read them, Nicholas.
The day after the wedding, his wife asked him to do something for her.
She asked him to put on his tuxedo, and she put on her wedding dress.
Her grandfather even put on a sports jacket and pinned a boutonniere to his lapel.
They took photographs and had a wonderful time, and the nice couple told Sparks their story.
Gosling said, “I can’t.
I can’t do it with her.
I’m just not getting anything from this.”
Maybe natural chemistry can result in friction on set.
Cassavetes and Gosling agreed.
One of the best-loved movies and books of all time has to have some secrets.
Grab a box of tissues experience it again, now that you know more about the real story.
