I mean, the problem is, I think I’m a great writer.
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The quote suggests that the actor, Aaron Eckhart, believes he is an excellent writer, but he sees this as a problem. This means he thinks his writing skills are so good that it might cause issues or difficulties for him. The quote reflects his self-confidence in his writing abilities, but also his awareness that being a great writer might create challenges or complications for him.
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