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“One of the wonderful things about Portlandia - and I'm not just blowing smoke, although I can blow smoke, but I'm not - is that there is an expansive feeling to each segment. It's not reductive. It doesn't seem like sketch comedy.”

Quote by Scott Raab

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Scott Raab, born in 1952, is an American author whose works span a variety of genres, including novels, non-fiction, and poetry. He is known for his unique writing style and profound insights into social issues. more

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