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“I like that we don't have to come out the first 10 minutes and score, you know, with joke, joke, joke. We can open it in a more novel way and keep playing different pranks as we go through the thing.”

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Bruce Vilanch
Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch, born on November 23, 1948, is a renowned American playwright and lyricist. His works span across musicals, films, and television, known for their humor and wit. more

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