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“Topical-sketch writing were incredibly rational and well reasoned: don't do a joke if the subject doesn't deserve it. An ad hominem attack on someone might get you a cheap laugh, but it doesn't earn you any long-term trust. The biggest rule was: you attack whoever's in power. Don't bring your personal bias to the table.”

Quote by Michael Schur

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Michael Schur (born October 29, 1975) is an acclaimed American television producer, writer, and director. He is best known for creating and producing hit sitcoms such as The Office (U.S.), Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place. Schur's work is characterized by humor, warmth, and deep insights into human nature, often exploring moral and ethical themes. A Harvard University graduate, he began his career as a writer for Saturday Night Live. Schur has received multiple Emmy nominations and won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series for The Office. His shows have a global fan base and have significantly influenced modern TV comedy. more

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