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“The Monica Lewinsky scandal was happening at the very time I was writing the West Wing pilot and it was hard, at least for Americans, to look at the White House and think of anything but a punch line. Plus a show about politics, a show that took place in Washington, had just never worked before in American television. So the show was delayed for a year.”

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Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin

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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