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“Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is a fine actor and I've always felt some residual guilt that we killed him so early in The Wire. It was always planned that way; we didn't kill him because of anything he did, we don't kill off actors just to do it.”

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David Simon, born on February 9, 1960, is an American author known for his profound insights into crime and corruption. His most famous work is the television series 'The Wire'. Simon's writings often take real social issues as their background, delving into the complexities of human nature and the darker aspects of society. more

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