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“Larry David called me and said, "You can never watch The West Wing again. Either the show is going to be great without you and you're going to be miserable, or the show is going to be less than great without you and you're going to be miserable." So I had them send a tape of the first episode that I didn't do. I put it in the VCR and I don't think I got 15 seconds in before I leapt up and slammed it off! It felt like I was watching somebody make out with my girlfriend. I've never seen a West Wing episode in seasons five, six or seven.”

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Aaron Sorkin, born on June 9, 1961, is an American screenwriter known for his deep insights into political, legal, and business themes. His works include 'A Few Good Men', 'The West Wing', and 'House of Cards'. more

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