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“One of the things I've found really interesting about the show is that a lot of people really relate to our animal characters, more than we thought they would. Part of that is, because they are animals, people project themselves onto them. If BoJack just looks like Will Arnett, people go, "Oh, I know who that guy is. That's a Will Arnett type." But because he's a horse, people can go, "Oh, I'm kind of like him in some ways."”

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Raphael Bob-Waksberg

Raphael Bob-Waksberg is an emerging figure in the animation and screenwriting industry, known for his unique creativity and humor, particularly in the realm of children's animation. Although his career is relatively short, he has already achieved significant success. more

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