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“One of the things that struck me as unique about Hollywood is that I never had bad meetings. There were all enthusiastic, but meaninglessly enthusiastic.”

Quote by Mark Leyner

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Mark Leyner is an American author known for his distinctive humor and satirical style. His works often explore the absurdities and complexities of modern life, involving themes of love, family, culture, and social issues. Born in New York in 1956, his writing career began in the 1980s. more

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