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“I could vomit, right this moment. I literally could vomit on cue. Yes. Here's the truth of that. We didn't have a big audience, obviously, when we made the show. Very early on, we made a decision that we were going to try to give the fans and the people that were loyal to us something that they felt was special.”

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Mitchell Hurwitz

Mitchell Hurwitz, born on May 29, 1963, is an acclaimed television writer from the United States. Known for his unique sense of humor and profound social insight, he has created several popular television series. more

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